Korean J Nephrol.
2007 Mar;26(2):254-257.
Peritonitis and Intra-abdominal Abscess by Trichoderma longibrachiatum in a Patient Undergoing Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Institute of Health Science
Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea. shchang@gaechuk.gsnu.ac.kr
Abstract
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Peritonitis by Trichoderma longibrachiatum in patients undergoing CAPD has been reported rarely in the literature. We describe a case of peritonitis and intra-abodominal abscess caused by an unusual fungus, Trichoderma longibrachiatum, in a patient undergoing CAPD. The patient was successfully treated with catheter removal, anti-fungal agents and appropriate drainage.