Methylobacterium populi Peritonitis Associated with Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis

Takehiro Hashimoto1, Hiroki Uchida2, Hirotaka Shibata2

  • 1Hospital Infection Control Center, Oita University Hospital, Oita, Japan.

Summary

A rare case of Methylobacterium populi peritonitis in a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patient was successfully treated. This finding highlights the importance of hygiene protocols and avoiding environmental triggers like poplar trees.