A Case of Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Peritonitis Caused by Ewingella americana | Zendy

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A Case of Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Peritonitis Caused by Ewingella americana

Author(s) -

Catarina Abrantes,

Joana Freitas,

Tânia Silva,

Luís Marques da Silva,

Maria João Carvalho,

Anabela Rodrigues,

António Cabrita

Publication year - 2022

Publication title -

case reports in infectious diseases

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2090-6625

pISSN - 2090-6633

DOI - 10.1155/2022/5607080

Subject(s) - medicine , peritoneal dialysis , peritonitis , complication , incidence (geometry) , pathogen , dialysis , treatment modality , intensive care medicine , surgery , general surgery , immunology , physics , optics

Peritoneal dialysis (PD)-related peritonitis is a frequent complication. PD units should be aware of all possible pathogens and share their experience about prevention and optimal management. Uncommon bacteria, a special group with crescent incidence in PD practice, may require singular considerations. A case of peritonitis due to Ewingella americana, a rare human pathogen, is reported, with a favorable outcome. To date, only three other cases have been described in the literature. New evidence is necessary for a better understanding of this pathogen and its consequences in PD modality.

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