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Severe cutaneous necrotizing vasculitis with postinfectious glomerulonephritis secondary to peripherally inserted central catheter bloodstream infection
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) are widely used for hospitalized patients particularly in the oncological and hematological field. PICCs are a safe alternative to central venous catheters, mainly for medium- and long-term therapy
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