Catheter Lock and Systemic Infusion of Linezolid for Treatment of Persistent Broviac Catheter-Related Staphylococcal Bacteremia

The treatment of persistently positive blood cultures in the setting of indwelling central venous catheter (CVC)-related bacteremia may represent a difficult task when CVC removal is not feasible. In this setting, antibiotic lock has been demonstrated to be an effective option, both as a first-line