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Successful treatment of Aspergillus peritonitis in a child undergoing continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis
Archives of Internal Medicine
|October 1, 1986
Abstract:
There are increasing numbers of reports of peritonitis caused by fungi in children undergoing continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis. Most of these cases are due to the Candida species, although other fungi have been reported. We report the first case (to our knowledge) of successfully treated Aspergillus peritonitis in a child on continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis.
Insights
Fungal peritonitis is a growing concern in children on continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis. This study details the first successful treatment of Aspergillus peritonitis in a pediatric patient undergoing this therapy.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nephrology
- Infectious Diseases
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Background:
- Continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) is a vital treatment for pediatric end-stage renal disease.
- Fungal peritonitis is an increasingly recognized complication in children undergoing CCPD.
- Candida species are the most common fungal pathogens, but other fungi are also implicated.
Observation:
- A pediatric patient on CCPD developed peritonitis.
- The causative organism was identified as Aspergillus species.
- This represents a rare fungal infection in the context of CCPD.
Findings:
- The case of Aspergillus peritonitis in a child on CCPD was successfully treated.
- This report highlights the potential for Aspergillus to cause peritonitis in this patient population.
- Effective management strategies for rare fungal peritonitis in CCPD are crucial.
Implications:
- Successful treatment of Aspergillus peritonitis in a pediatric CCPD patient expands therapeutic options.
- Increased awareness of non-Candida fungal infections in CCPD is warranted.
- Further research into the prevention and management of fungal peritonitis in pediatric CCPD is needed.