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  • Title: Aspergillus fumigatus peritonitis in ambulatory peritoneal dialysis: a case report and notes on the therapeutic approach.
    Author: Bonfante L, Nalesso F, Cara M, Antonello A, Malagoli A, Pastori G, Guizzo M, D'Angelo A, Gambaro G.
    Journal: Nephrology (Carlton); 2005 Jun; 10(3):270-3. PubMed ID: 15958040.
    Abstract:
    Aspergillus peritonitis is a rare disease in continuous peritoneal dialysis. It is a severe form of peritonitis, which is frequently lethal. We report a case of Aspergillus fumigatus peritonitis in a female patient on automated peritoneal dialysis (APD), who was successfully treated with intravenous amphotericin B and the removal of the peritoneal catheter. As delayed treatment has an increased mortality rate, it is mandatory to remove the catheter and to start intravenous treatment with amphotericin B empirically.
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