title: Is there an optimal methodology for the microbiological analysis of effluent in CAPD peritonitis?
abstract: The definition of CAPD peritonitis and reasons for negative effluent cultures are discussed. Based on published data, present-day recommendations for an optimal culture technique of CAPD effluents are given.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Zurich.
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authors.lastname: von Graevenitz
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000382:microbiology*