Bacterial peritonitis secondary to Capnocytophaga canimorsus
Rev. esp. enferm. dig
; 116(4): 228-229, 2024.
Article
in English
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| ID: ibc-232473
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ABSTRACT
We present the case of a patient with liver cirrhosis and several previous episodes of ascitic decompensation, who was admitted for bacterial peritonitis secondary to Capnocytophaga canimorsus infection. The initial clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and resolution are described. This is the first case described of peritonitis caused by this agent in a patient with similar characteristics. (AU)
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Collection:
National databases
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Spain
Database:
IBECS
Main subject:
Peritonitis
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Bacterial Infections
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Capnocytophaga
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. esp. enferm. dig
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Universitario de Cabueñes/Spain
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Hospital Valle del Nalón/Spain