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.
Jain
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AK
Division of Nephrology, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada.
Blake
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PG
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