Peritonitis due to Aspergillus niger in Two Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Patients / 대한신장학회지
Korean Journal of Nephrology
;
: 280-284, 2010.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-87918
ABSTRACT
Aspergillus peritonitis is a rare but serious cause of peritonitis in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients. We report 2 cases of peritonitis caused by Aspergillus niger in CAPD which were treated successfully with voriconazole and caspofungin, respectively, and catheter removal. Both patients initially received amphotericin B; however, they were not cured with the agent. We briefly discuss the proper selection of antifungal agent and the treatment duration. Previously reported cases of the CAPD peritonitis caused by A. Niger are also reviewed in this article.
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Asunto principal:
Peritonitis
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Pirimidinas
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Aspergillus
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Aspergillus niger
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Triazoles
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Anfotericina B
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Diálisis Peritoneal Ambulatoria Continua
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Equinocandinas
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Catéteres
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Niger
Límite:
Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Nephrology
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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