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Curvularia lunata peritonitis complicating peritoneal dialysis
J O Lopes1, S H Alves, J P Benevenga
1University Hospital, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
Mycopathologia
|August 1, 1994
Summary
A rare case of fungal peritonitis caused by Curvularia lunata in a patient undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis is presented. Diagnosis was confirmed through dialysis fluid and tissue sample cultures and histological analysis.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Nephrology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is a vital treatment for end-stage renal disease.
- Peritonitis is a serious complication of CAPD, often caused by bacteria, but fungal infections are less common.
- Curvularia lunata is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that can cause infections in immunocompromised individuals.
Observation:
- A patient on CAPD developed peritonitis.
- The causative agent was identified as Curvularia lunata.
Findings:
- Diagnosis was confirmed by culturing the dialysis effluent.
- Peritoneal exudate culture also identified Curvularia lunata.
- Histological examination of peritoneal tissue provided further confirmation.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering fungal pathogens, such as Curvularia lunata, in CAPD-related peritonitis.
- Early and accurate diagnosis through microbiological and histological methods is crucial for effective management.
- Understanding rare fungal causes of peritonitis can improve patient outcomes in CAPD therapy.