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CDC analysis finds more Staph bloodstream infections in Blacks, Hispanics and people with chest caths on dialysis

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A new CDC study finds statistically significant inequities in staph infections by race and dialysis access. One major take away is to get that fistula or graft early enough to avoid having a chest cath.

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I don’t have experience with dialysis. My husband has diabetes induced CKD with no albuminuria. Stage 3b.

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