Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis-Associated Peritonitis Caused by Achromobacter xylosoxidans: A Case Report and Comprehensive Literature Review.
- Author:
Tak Geun OH
1
;
Ji Hyeon BAEK
;
Su Jin JEONG
;
Yoon Tae CHAE
;
Nam Su KU
;
Bum Sik CHIN
;
Sang Hoon HAN
;
Chang Oh KIM
;
Young Goo SONG
;
Ho Yong LEE
;
June Myung KIM
;
Jun Yong CHOI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Achromobacter xylosoxidans; Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis; Peritonitis
- MeSH: Achromobacter; Achromobacter denitrificans; Anti-Infective Agents; Catheters; Diabetes Mellitus; Hospitalization; Humans; Hypertension; Kidney Failure, Chronic; Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory; Peritonitis; Pneumonia, Aspiration; Recurrence
- From:Infection and Chemotherapy 2011;43(3):275-278
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Achromobacter xylosoxidans is an uncommon cause of peritonitis in patients on maintenance continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). CAPD peritonitis caused by Achromobacter xylosoxidans carries high mortality and recurrence rates because of its virulence and resistance to most antimicrobial agents. We experienced a case of CAPD peritonitis caused by Achromobacter xylosoxidans in a patient with hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and end stage renal disease. The patient was treated with intravenous imipenem/cilastatin, and the CAPD catheter was removed. However, the patient died by aspiration pneumonia on the 34th day of hospitalization.
