Non-Pseudomonas Gram-negative peritonitis

Kidney Int. 2006 Apr;69(7):1107-9. doi: 10.1038/sj.ki.5000257.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Enterobacteriaceae Infections / epidemiology*
  • Enterobacteriaceae Infections / etiology
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy
  • Peritoneal Dialysis / adverse effects*
  • Peritonitis / microbiology*
  • Pseudomonas
  • Treatment Failure