Case Report

Peritonitis Due to Penicillium sp in a Patient Receiving Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis

Authors: JOSEPH FAHHOUM MD, MICHAEL S. GELFAND MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Infectious peritonitis is a common complication of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Only one case of CAPD-related peritonitis due to Penicillium sp has previously been reported. We present a second case in which fungal colonies were observed on the inner surface of the CAPD catheter. The infection was successfully treated with catheter removal and intravenous amphotericin B

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