Peripherally inserted central catheter line-induced fevers: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Catherine van’t Hoff, Benjamin H. L. Harris, Ahilan Kailaya-Vasan, Michael Barry Fertleman, Louis John Koizia
DOI: 10.1186/s13256-025-05777-z
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Peripherally inserted central catheter lines are increasingly common as medical innervation advances. Peripherally inserted central catheter lines are generally well tolerated with few complications, the most common being pain, bleeding, line dislodgement or blockage. However, there are more serious complications such as line sepsis. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of a 32-year-old Indian woman with recurrent fever in the context of sterile peripherally inserted central catheter lines. CONCLUSION: Noninfectious fevers can occur in patients with peripherally inserted central catheter lines with the underlying mechanism not being certain.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Urinary Tract Infections Management Thermal Regulation in Medicine

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Medical Case Reports
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
20
Issue
1
Pages
52–52
Publication date
4 January 2026
Language
EN