Mycobacterium wolinskyi Peritonitis after Peritoneal Catheter Embedment Surgery

Hiroyuki Fujikura1, Kei Kasahara1, Yoshihiko Ogawa1

  • 1Center for Infectious Diseases, Nara Medical University, Japan.

Summary

Mycobacterium wolinskyi, a rapidly growing non-tuberculous mycobacterium, caused peritonitis after peritoneal catheter surgery. Prompt identification and treatment with antibiotics led to patient recovery.