Is there an optimal methodology for the microbiological analysis of effluent in CAPD peritonitis?
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.
von Graevenitz
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Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Zurich.
D006801:Humans; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000382:microbiology*