Table 1

Most frequently reported pathogens leading to CRBSI and their reported frequencies1 9 11 66

Pathogen/s leading to CRBSIReported frequency
Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus 30%–50%
MSSA4%–10%
Klebsiella spp3.7%–12%
Other Gram-negative5%–20%
Multiple organisms10%–12%
Fungal2.5%–11%

  • CRBI, catheter-related bloodstream infection; MSSA, methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus.