Candida parapsilosis peritonitis in a patient on automated peritoneal dialysis
treatment: a case report
Candida parapsilosis peritonitis in a patient on automated peritoneal dialysis
treatment: a case report
Author(s): Iwona Handzlik, Nathan Heimann, Martyna Radomska, Rafał Donderski, Agnieszka Mikucka, Małgorzata Prażyńska, Eugenia Gospodarek-Komkowska, Paweł StróżeckiSubject(s): Health and medicine and law, Welfare services
Published by: Uniwersytet Opolski
Keywords: chronic kidney disease; peritoneal dialysis; fungal peritonitis; Candida parapsilosis
Summary/Abstract: Background: Fungal peritonitis is a rare complication of peritoneal dialysis treatment. Risk factors for fungal peritonitis include advanced age, diabetes, immunosuppressive treatment, and long-term antibiotic therapy. The occurrence of this complication requires resolute management, including the following: discontinuation of peritoneal dialysis, removal of the peritoneal catheter, initiation of hemodialysis, and antifungal treatment. Aim of the study: To describe a rare case of Candida parapsilosis peritonitis and to assess the problem of fungal peritonitis in our peritoneal dialysis center. Case report: Candida parapsilosis peritonitis was reported in a 66-year-old male on automated peritoneal dialysis. The diagnostics approach, clinical course, management, and epidemiology of fungal peritonitis in our center are presented.Conclusions: Candida parapsilosis and other non-albicans Candida peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patients seem to be an emerging clinical problem.
Journal: Medical Science Pulse
- Issue Year: 17/2023
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 24-29
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English