Long term catheters (>14 days) should be removed if the patient is developing signs or symptoms of sepsis or endocarditis, or if blood cultures remain positive for more than 72 hours. See also
Antibiotic prophylaxis
Dental antibiotic prophylaxis
Fungemia
Viremia

References
External links

Bacteremia at Medscape eMedicine
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