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Peritonitis caused by Haemophilus parainfluenzae in a patient undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
C Betriu1, F Coronel, P Martin
1Department of Clinical Microbiology, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain. cbetriu@efd.net
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|August 17, 1999
Abstract:
We report a case of peritonitis in a patient undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. Haemophilus parainfluenzae biotype III was recovered in pure culture from dialysis fluid.
Insights
A rare case of peritonitis occurred in a patient on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. The infection was caused by Haemophilus parainfluenzae biotype III, identified in the dialysis fluid.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is a common treatment for end-stage renal disease.
- Peritonitis is a serious complication of peritoneal dialysis, requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Observation:
- A patient undergoing CAPD presented with symptoms of peritonitis.
- Dialysis fluid was collected for microbiological analysis.
Findings:
- Pure culture of Haemophilus parainfluenzae biotype III was isolated from the patient's dialysis fluid.
- This finding indicates Haemophilus parainfluenzae as the causative agent of the peritonitis.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for Haemophilus parainfluenzae to cause peritonitis in CAPD patients.
- Emphasizes the importance of microbiological identification of the causative organism for effective treatment.
- Suggests the need for vigilance regarding unusual pathogens in CAPD-related infections.