Case report. Candida lusitaniae peritonitis in a patient on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis


Cinar S. L., Koc A. N., Taskapan H., Dogukan A., Tokgoz B., Utas C.

MYCOSES, vol.45, pp.120-122, 2002 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45
  • Publication Date: 2002
  • Doi Number: 10.1046/j.1439-0507.2002.00745.x
  • Journal Name: MYCOSES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.120-122
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We report a case of Candida lusitania peritonitis in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. Since fluconazole therapy was not successful in this patient, the peritoneal catheter was removed and antifungal therapy continued, and the patient was then converted to haemodialysis. This treatment protocol was successful. We suggest that early peritoneal catheter removal should be considered in such cases.