ISSN:
1573-0832
Keywords:
Acremonium kiliense
;
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
;
Peritonitis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Two cases of peritonitis caused byAcremonium kiliense in patients receiving a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis treatment are reported. Diagnosis was established by direct examination and cultures of dialysis effluent, secretion of catheter-exit-site and from the tip of the catheter. Management of fungal peritonitis includes catheter removal, since in this infection the result of systemic antifungal therapy is inconsistent.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01102883
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