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[Pasteurella multocida and Candida albicans peritonitis]

T Olea1, C Hevia, M A Bajo

  • 1Servicio de Nefrología, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid. hanko8@yahoo.com

Nefrologia : Publicacion Oficial De La Sociedad Espanola Nefrologia
|May 3, 2006
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Peritonitis is a serious complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD). This study details a rare case of Pasteurella Multocida (PM) peritonitis followed by Candida Albicans (CA) peritonitis in a PD patient.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Peritonitis is a common complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD).
  • Recurrent peritonitis can lead to irreversible peritoneal membrane damage and PD treatment cessation.
  • Bacterial infections, primarily Staphylococci, Streptococci, and Gram-negative organisms, cause most PD peritonitis cases.

Observation:

  • Unusual microorganisms can cause peritonitis, particularly in immunocompromised patients.
  • Pasteurella Multocida (PM) peritonitis is rare in PD patients.
  • This report describes the first known case of PM peritonitis preceding Candida Albicans (CA) peritonitis in a PD patient.

Findings:

  • The study presents a unique case of sequential peritonitis involving Pasteurella Multocida followed by Candida Albicans.
  • A literature review on PM peritonitis and the potential relationship between PM and CA infections in PD is discussed.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering unusual pathogens in PD peritonitis.
  • Understanding the relationship between different microorganisms in sequential peritonitis is crucial for effective treatment strategies.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the interaction between Pasteurella Multocida and Candida Albicans in the context of PD-associated peritonitis.

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