Central line-associated bloodstream infections caused by <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in cancer patients: clinical outcome and management

Abstract

The majority of S. aureus-CLABSI in cancer patients are complicated and require prolonged course of antimicrobial treatment. Early removal of the catheter within the first 3 days is associated with better course. In patients with prompt removal of the catheter and no evidence of a complicated course, treatment beyond 2 weeks may not be necessary.