Bacteriology of blood stream infections in diabetic and non diabetic patients under the course of hemodialysis: a mini-review

Abstract

Patients with ESRD (End-stage renal disease) have a high incidence of bacterial infections.2 This increased susceptibility to bacterial infections is due in part to the acquired immune deficiency state of uremia, advanced age, and comorbid conditions such as diabetes mellitus (DM), as well as the frequent and repetitive exposure of patients to potential infectious risk factors during the normal course of dialysis therapy.3