Abstract
Introduction. Central Catheter-related infections and biofilm formation are significant issues in the context of nosocomial infections that increase resistance to conventional therapies.
Methodology. This case report describes an unconventional treatment for a Serratia Marcescens Central Venous Catheter infection in a hemodialysis patient through the combination of polyguanide and betaine. Clinical evaluations were conducted using the Visual Exit-Site Score and culture swabs.
Results. After the first four treatment sessions there was a significant reduction in redness and pain (VES=1); the culture swab at the end of treatment was negative.
Conclusions. The results of this case report encourage further research on the effectiveness of non-antibiotic treatments.
Keywords: Exit-Site infection, Central Venous Catheter, Serratia Marcescens, Polyguanide, Betaine