Non-Pseudomonas Gram-negative peritonitis.
Non-Pseudomonas Gram-negative organisms account for over 10% of cases of peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis. The key findings from a paper by Szeto et al. are discussed and compared with those from previous publications. This type of peritonitis has a high rate of catheter removal and technique failure. Results may be better with more aggressive antibiotic treatment. Other developments in the field are reviewed.
Division of Nephrology, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada.
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D004756:Enterobacteriaceae Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D011549:Pseudomonas; D017211:Treatment Failure