1. Overview of catheter-related infections with special emphasis on prevention based on educational programs 
P. Eggimann, D. Pittet 
Clinical Microbiology and Infection 
Volume 8, Issue 5, Pages (May 2002)
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2. Figure 1
Colonization pathways involved in intravenous catheter-related infection. External and internal catheter surface colonization pathways involve colonization of the skin insertion site, and hub, respectively. Additional pathways include microbial contamination of the infusate (so-called ‘intrinsic contamination’), and hematogenous seeding.
Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2002 8, DOI: ( /j x)
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