Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae Peritonitis in a Patient Undergoing Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 1234-1236, 2010.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is known as a pathogen of occupational diseases or a zoonosis. We report a case of E. rhusiopathiae peritonitis in a 50-yr-old male undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). He was suffered from mild abdominal pain with a distinctive erysipeloid skin lesion. E. rhusiopathiae was considered to be introduced through a lacerated wound on his hand when he was exposed to contaminated materials. He was treated successfully with a first generation cephalosporin. To our knowledge, CAPD peritonitis due to E. rhusiopathiae is very rare, and this is a report of the first case in Asia.
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Assunto principal:
Peritonite
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Cefazolina
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Diálise Peritoneal Ambulatorial Contínua
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Erysipelothrix
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Infecções por Erysipelothrix
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Injeções Intraperitoneais
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Antibacterianos
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Ano de publicação:
2010
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Artigo
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