Korean Journal of Nephrology 2010;29(3):411-414.
Aspergillus flavus Peritonitis Detected by Fungal Balls in the Blood Culture Bottles: A Case Report
Jong Woo Seo, M.D.1, Hyun Seop Cho, M.D.1, Hyeon Jeong Lee, M.D.1, Sunjoo Kim, M.D.2, Dong Jun Park, M.D.1, Se-Ho Chang, M.D.1 and Hyun-Jung Kim, M.D.1
Department of Internal Medicine1
Department of Laboratory Medicine2
School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea
증례 : Aspergillus flavus Peritonitis Detected by Fungal Balls in the Blood Culture Bottles: A Case Report
Jong Woo Seo, M.D.1, Hyun Seop Cho, M.D.1, Hyeon Jeong Lee, M.D.1, Sunjoo Kim, M.D.2, Dong Jun Park, M.D.1, Se-Ho Chang, M.D.1 and Hyun-Jung Kim, M.D.1
Department of Internal Medicine1, Department of Laboratory Medicine2, School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, South Korea
Abstract
Fungal peritonitis in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients is rare. But, it is a serious complication of CAPD because of high morbidity and mortality. It is very important to diagnose and treat such infections promptly, as otherwise it has a poor prognosis. We experienced a case of peritonitis in a CAPD patient that was caused by Aspergillus flavus detected by fungal balls in blood culture bottles and treated successfully by administering anti-fungal agents and removing the peritoneal dialysis catheter.
Key Words: Aspergillus, Peritonitis, Fungus
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