Abstract
A retrospective case-control and cohort analysis of hemodialysis patients was done to identify risk factors for spondylodiscitis. These risk factors included bacteremia, receipt of blood products, invasive procedures, and establishment of vascular access. The death rate was greater for case subjects than for control subjects (odds ratio, 2.7).
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Bacteremia / complications
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Bacteremia / drug therapy
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Bacteremia / microbiology
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Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
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Bacterial Infections / microbiology*
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Case-Control Studies
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Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects
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Discitis / drug therapy
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Discitis / etiology*
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Discitis / microbiology
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Humans
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Renal Dialysis / adverse effects*
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Risk Factors