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  • Title: CAPD Catheter Exit-Site and Tunnel Infection with Fungal Etiology-Treatment and Catheter Reinsertion for an Extremely Rare Complication.
    Author: Jhawar MS, Das J, George P, Luther A.
    Journal: Perit Dial Int; 2017; 37(2):237-239. PubMed ID: 28360371.
    Abstract:
    Fungal infection is an extremely rare etiology of exit-site and tunnel infection in patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). There are few data available regarding its management-especially choice of antifungals, duration of therapy, and removal of catheter. There are no guidelines pertaining to reinsertion of the CAPD catheter following fungal exit-site and tunnel infection. This case report highlights Candida albicans as a rare cause of exit-site and tunnel infection of the CAPD catheter. The catheter was removed and the patient received appropriate antifungal therapy followed by reinsertion of the CAPD catheter and re-initiation on CAPD.
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