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  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Peritoneal Dialysis International : Journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis
|January 1, 1990
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Gram-positive bacteria aggregate in peritoneal dialysis fluids, forming biofilms linked to peritonitis. These aggregated bacteria are more resistant to killing, suggesting aggregation is a key factor in causing infection.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Nephrology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Gram-positive cocci aggregation and biofilm formation are linked to peritonitis in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).
  • Understanding bacterial behavior in dialysis environments is crucial for preventing infection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the aggregation of Staphylococcus species in dialysis solutions.
  • To assess the role of bacterial aggregation in the pathogenesis of CAPD peritonitis.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of dialysate effluents from CAPD patients with staphylococcal peritonitis.
  • In vitro aggregation assays using pathogenic bacterial strains in fresh dialysis solutions and dialysate effluents.
  • Viability experiments to assess bacterial sensitivity to dialysis solutions.

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Main Results:

  • Aggregates of Staphylococcus epidermidis or S. aureus were found in 80% of dialysate effluents from patients with peritonitis.
  • 83% of pathogenic bacterial strains aggregated in vitro within 4-24 hours in dialysis solutions.
  • Bacterial aggregation was enhanced in dialysate effluents compared to fresh solutions, and aggregated bacteria showed reduced sensitivity to killing effects.

Conclusions:

  • Bacterial aggregation is a significant factor in the development of CAPD peritonitis.
  • Dialysate effluents can support bacterial growth and promote aggregation, contributing to infection.
  • Targeting bacterial aggregation may offer a novel strategy for peritonitis prevention in CAPD patients.