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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Suppurative thrombophlebitis is characterized by the co-existence of venous thrombosis along with inflammation and bacteremia.[1] Suppurative thrombophlebitis usually occur in the setting of an intravascular catheter, and suspected in patients with radiographic evidence of thrombosis and persistent bacteremia after 72 hours of appropriate antimicrobial therapy. It is a serious condition that can lead to sepsis and death if not treated properly.
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Differentiating Suppurative thrombophlebitis from other Diseases
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References
- ↑ Mermel LA, Allon M, Bouza E, Craven DE, Flynn P, O'Grady NP; et al. (2009). "Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of intravascular catheter-related infection: 2009 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America". Clin Infect Dis. 49 (1): 1–45. doi:10.1086/599376. PMID 19489710.