title: Generalized lymphadenopathy in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients associated with Staphylococcus epidermidis infection.
abstract: In patients utilizing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), Staphylococcus epidermidis is the most prevalent organism isolated from peritoneal and exit site infections [1] although clinically significant systemic infection is unusual. We report 2 patients undergoing CAPD who developed generalized lymphadenopathy following peritonitis and exit site infection with S. epidermidis isolated from the excised lymph nodes. We conclude that catheter-related S. epidermidis infection may result in generalized lymphadenopathy due to dissemination of the infective focus.
authors.affiliation: Department of Renal Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, St. Leonards, Australia.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Pollock
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Ibels
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D013212:Staphylococcus epidermidis