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First case of CAPD-related peritonitis caused by Morganella morganii

H Atalay, I Güney, Y Solak

    Peritoneal Dialysis International : Journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis
    |January 9, 2010
    PubMed

    Insights

    Morganella morganii, a Gram-negative bacillus, rarely causes peritonitis. This case highlights a patient undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) with this infection.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Nephrology

    Background:

    • Peritonitis is a serious complication in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
    • Gram-negative bacilli are infrequent causes of peritonitis in this population.

    Observation:

    • A 55-year-old female patient on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) presented with peritonitis.
    • The causative agent was identified as Morganella morganii.

    Findings:

    • Morganella morganii, a Gram-negative bacillus, was confirmed as the pathogen responsible for the peritonitis.
    • This represents a rare instance of this bacterium causing peritoneal infection in a CAPD patient.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering a broader spectrum of pathogens, including rare ones like Morganella morganii, in CAPD-associated peritonitis.
    • Prompt and accurate identification of the causative agent is crucial for effective treatment and management of peritonitis in dialysis patients.

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