Peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis caused by Pseudomonas species: Insight from a post-millennial case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pseudomonas peritonitis is a serious complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD). However, the clinical course of Pseudomonas peritonitis following the adoption of international guidelines remains unclear.

Methods

We reviewed the clinical course and treatment response of 153 consecutive episodes of PD peritonitis caused by Pseudomonas species from 2001 to 2015.

Results

Pseudomonas peritonitis accounted for 8.3% of all peritonitis episodes. The bacteria isolated were resistant to ceftazidime in 32 cases (20.9%), and to gentamycin in 18 cases (11.8%). In 20 episodes (13.1%), there was a concomitant exit site infection (ESI); in another 24 episodes (15.7%), there was a history of Pseudomonas ESI in the past. The overall primary response rate was 53.6%, and comple

SUBMITTER: Lu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5944923 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature