Anthrax as a Biological Weapon: Updated Recommendations for Management

Abstract

Central venous catheters have become essential devices for the management of critically and chronically ill patients; however, their use is often complicated by catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs), many of which could be prevented. A review article has recently been published on this topic. The article is based on a review of more than 100 published articles on intravascular catheter-related infections. The article focuses on the most recent advances in the methods of diagnosis of CRBSI as they relate to its pathogenesis and on novel preventive techniques and approaches to management.