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Paecilomyces variotii in peritoneal dialysate

A Marzec1, L G Heron, R C Pritchard

  • 1Department of Medical Microbiology, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Peritonitis from Paecilomyces variotii is a rare complication in patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. Prompt catheter removal and antifungal treatment effectively resolved infections in four reported cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is a common treatment for end-stage renal disease.
  • Peritonitis is a serious complication of CAPD, often caused by bacteria.
  • Fungal peritonitis is less common but can be associated with significant morbidity.

Observation:

  • Four cases of peritonitis caused by Paecilomyces variotii in CAPD patients were identified.
  • Paecilomyces variotii is a filamentous fungus.
  • All patients presented with symptoms of peritonitis.

Findings:

  • Removal of the Tenckhoff catheter was a crucial step in managing the infection.
  • Systemic antifungal chemotherapy was administered to all patients.

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  • All four patients experienced complete resolution of peritonitis following treatment.

    • Implications:

    • Paecilomyces variotii should be considered in the differential diagnosis of fungal peritonitis in CAPD patients.
    • Early diagnosis and combined treatment (catheter removal and antifungal therapy) are essential for successful outcomes.
    • Understanding potential sources of contamination is important for preventing future cases.