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Mycobacterium fortuitum peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis and its effects on the peritoneum

Stephen Zewinger, Clemens-Magnus Meier, Danilo Fliser

    Clinical Nephrology
    |May 16, 2013
    PubMed

    Insights

    Mycobacterium fortuitum peritonitis, a rare complication in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), necessitated catheter removal. Successful treatment allowed planned CAPD reinitiation, though adhesions impacted catheter function.

    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Peritonitis is a serious complication for patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).
    • Mycobacterium fortuitum infections are uncommon but challenging causes of peritonitis in CAPD patients.
    • Culture-negative peritonitis can delay diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

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