What Antibiotic is Used for Central Line Infection? A Guide to Treatment
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. Deciding what antibiotic is used for central line infection is a critical and complex medical judgment that depends heavily on the specific pathogen, local resistance rates, and patient factors. Empiric broad-spectrum coverage is initiated promptly, and treatment is later narrowed based on culture results to ensure the most effective therapy.
