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Coccidioidal peritonitis associated with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
N M Ampel1, J D White, U R Varanasi
1Veterans Administration Medical Center, Tucson, AZ 85723.
Summary
This study details three cases of fungal peritonitis caused by Coccidioides immitis in patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Early diagnosis and catheter removal led to a favorable outcome for this localized extrapulmonary infection.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Nephrology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Peritonitis is a serious complication in patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).
- Fungal peritonitis is less common than bacterial peritonitis but can be challenging to diagnose and treat.
- Coccidioides immitis is a fungus endemic to certain regions, primarily causing pulmonary infections.