Aspergillus flavus Peritonitis Detected by Fungal Balls in the Blood Culture Bottles: A Case Report / 대한신장학회지
Korean Journal of Nephrology
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: 411-414, 2010.
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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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Asunto principal:
Peritonitis
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Pronóstico
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Aspergillus
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Aspergillus flavus
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Diálisis Peritoneal
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Diálisis Peritoneal Ambulatoria Continua
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Hongos
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Korean Journal of Nephrology
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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