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)

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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

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.

Keyword

Trichoderma; Peritoneal dialysis; Peritonitis

MeSH Terms

Abdominal Abscess*
Abscess
Catheters
Drainage
Fungi
Humans
Peritoneal Dialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory*
Peritonitis*
Trichoderma*
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