Korean J Nephrol.
2010 May;29(3):411-414.
Aspergillus flavus Peritonitis Detected by Fungal Balls in the Blood Culture Bottles: A Case Report
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea. kimhjyh@naver.com
- 2Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea.
Abstract
- Fungal peritonitis in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients is rare. But, it is a serious complication of CAPD because of high morbidity and mortality. It is very important to diagnose and treat such infections promptly, as otherwise it has a poor prognosis. We experienced a case of peritonitis in a CAPD patient that was caused by Aspergillus flavus detected by fungal balls in blood culture bottles and treated successfully by administering anti-fungal agents and removing the peritoneal dialysis catheter.
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