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    • Nephrology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Renal replacement therapies (RRT) are crucial for managing end-stage renal disease.
    • Croatia has approximately 4500 patients on RRT, including dialysis and kidney transplantation.
    • Infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in RRT patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the prevalence and impact of infections in patients undergoing RRT in Croatia.
    • To emphasize the importance of infection prevention, early detection, and treatment in this vulnerable population.

    Main Methods:

    • This abstract summarizes the clinical challenges faced by patients on renal replacement therapies.
    • It reviews common infection sites and timing in dialysis and transplant recipients.

    Main Results:

    • Infections are frequent in dialysis patients, often linked to vascular or peritoneal access.
    • In kidney transplant recipients, infections are most prevalent in the early postoperative phase.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of infections is critical for improving survival in RRT patients.
    • Multidisciplinary collaboration among medical specialties is essential for optimal patient care.