Peritonitis due to Aspergillus niger in Two Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Patients.
- Author:
Hye Jin CHO
1
;
Kichul YOON
;
Jeong Yup KIM
;
Jung Sun KIM
;
Sang Won PARK
;
Joon Kwang WANG
;
Young Mo LEE
;
Ji Eun LEE
;
Heui Jung PYO
;
Young Joo KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. yjkwon@korea.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Aspergillus;
Peritonitis;
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
- MeSH:
Amphotericin B;
Aspergillus;
Aspergillus niger;
Catheters;
Echinocandins;
Humans;
Niger;
Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory;
Peritonitis;
Pyrimidines;
Triazoles
- From:Korean Journal of Nephrology
2010;29(2):280-284
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Aspergillus peritonitis is a rare but serious cause of peritonitis in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients. We report 2 cases of peritonitis caused by Aspergillus niger in CAPD which were treated successfully with voriconazole and caspofungin, respectively, and catheter removal. Both patients initially received amphotericin B; however, they were not cured with the agent. We briefly discuss the proper selection of antifungal agent and the treatment duration. Previously reported cases of the CAPD peritonitis caused by A. Niger are also reviewed in this article.
