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Peritonitis involving a Capnocytophaga sp. in a patient undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
J Esteban1, M Albalate, C Caramelo
1Department of Medical Microbiology, Fundacion Jimenez Diaz, Madrid, Spain.
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|September 1, 1995
Abstract:
Capnocytophaga is a genus of gram-negative rods involved mainly in bacteremia in immunocompromised hosts. Here we report a case of Capnocytophaga peritonitis in a patient undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. The disease appeared as a superinfection during antimicrobial therapy of a previous episode of peritonitis.
Insights
Capnocytophaga peritonitis occurred as a superinfection in a patient on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. This gram-negative rod infection arose during treatment for a prior peritonitis episode.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Nephrology
Background:
- Capnocytophaga are gram-negative rods primarily associated with bacteremia in immunocompromised individuals.
- Peritonitis is a serious complication in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
Observation:
- A case of Capnocytophaga peritonitis is presented in a patient on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.
- The infection manifested as a superinfection during antimicrobial treatment for a preceding peritonitis episode.
Findings:
- This report details a rare instance of Capnocytophaga peritonitis in a peritoneal dialysis patient.
- The superinfection highlights the potential for Capnocytophaga to cause serious intra-abdominal infections in this vulnerable population.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering Capnocytophaga in peritonitis, especially in immunocompromised patients or those with superimposed infections.
- Further vigilance and potentially tailored antimicrobial strategies may be warranted for managing Capnocytophaga-related peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patients.