Most common catheter-related bloodstream infection is due to:
ACoagulase-negative Staphylococci (CoNS)
BCandida species
CGram-negative bacilli
DStaphylococcus aureus (S. aureus)
A patient develops sepsis following the use of a central venous catheter. Which organism is most commonly associated with this condition?
ACandida spp.
BStaphylococcus epidermidis
CEscherichia coli (E. coli)
DPseudomonas species
Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) are characterized by activity against all except :
ACarbapenems
BOxyimino-cephalosporins
CPenicillins
DCephalosporins
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