Pyrogenic reactions in hemodialysis patients, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Of 33,111 patients admitted to a large hospital in Vietnam from November 2000 through July 2001, a total of 303 were undergoing hemodialysis and had pyrogenic reactions (ie, fever and/or rigors). Ten case patients (3.3%) had documented bacteremia; pathogens were largely waterborne microorganisms. Pyrogenic reactions in case patients might have occurred because of suboptimal water quality or inadequate dialyzer reprocessing procedures.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Archibald, LK; Khoi, NN; Jarvis, WR; Reller, LB; Cam, PD; Thu, TA; Hung, NV
Published Date
- April 2006
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 27 / 4
Start / End Page
- 424 - 426
PubMed ID
- 16622825
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0899-823X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1086/503347
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States