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Takehiro Hashimoto1, Hiroki Uchida2, Hirotaka Shibata2
1Hospital Infection Control Center, Oita University Hospital, Oita, Japan.
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
|December 10, 2024
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.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Nephrology
Background:
- Methylobacterium populi is a Gram-negative bacterium typically found on poplar trees.
- Peritonitis is a serious complication for patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).

