A very rare pathogen in peritoneal dialysis peritonitis : serratia liquefaciens
Joint Authors
Helvaci, Ozant
Hızel, Kenan
Guz, Galip
Arinsoy, Turgay
Derici, Ulver
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 30, Issue 3 (30 Jun. 2019), pp.738-740, 3 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2019-06-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) peritonitis has been decreasing in frequency in recent years.
However, it still causes significant morbidity and mortality.
Nearly 1%–6% of all peritonitis attacks result in death.
Hospitalizations, loss of PD access, and intravascular catheter insertion for hemodialysis are some examples of morbidity.
Approximately 15%–20% of the infectious mortality of PD patients is attributed to peritonitis.
The responsible pathogens are usually Gram-positive bacteria, but unusual pathogens may be present.
Prognosis is worse when Gram-negative and fungal pathogens are involved.
We report a case of Serratia liquefaciens peritonitis due to defiance of hygienic practices which presented with severe abdominal pain and fever and led to loss of PD access.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Helvaci, Ozant& Hızel, Kenan& Guz, Galip& Arinsoy, Turgay& Derici, Ulver. 2019. A very rare pathogen in peritoneal dialysis peritonitis : serratia liquefaciens. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 30, no. 3, pp.738-740.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-894176
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Helvaci, Ozant…[et al.]. A very rare pathogen in peritoneal dialysis peritonitis : serratia liquefaciens. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 30, no. 3 (May. / Jun. 2019), pp.738-740.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-894176
American Medical Association (AMA)
Helvaci, Ozant& Hızel, Kenan& Guz, Galip& Arinsoy, Turgay& Derici, Ulver. A very rare pathogen in peritoneal dialysis peritonitis : serratia liquefaciens. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2019. Vol. 30, no. 3, pp.738-740.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-894176
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 740
Record ID
BIM-894176