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Generalized lymphadenopathy in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients associated with Staphylococcus
1Department of Renal Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, St. Leonards, Australia.
Nephron
|January 1, 1989
Abstract:
In patients utilizing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), Staphylococcus epidermidis is the most prevalent organism isolated from peritoneal and exit site infections [1] although clinically significant systemic infection is unusual. We report 2 patients undergoing CAPD who developed generalized lymphadenopathy following peritonitis and exit site infection with S. epidermidis isolated from the excised lymph nodes. We conclude that catheter-related S. epidermidis infection may result in generalized lymphadenopathy due to dissemination of the infective focus.