Branhamella catarrhalis peritonitis in two continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients

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Abstract

Two cases of peritonitis caused by Branhamella catarrhalis are presented. Both occurred in CAPD patients dialyzed and hospitalized at the same institution, but no common source of infection could be found. Branhamella catarrhalis infections can be difficult to treat and cause significant morbidity if not recognized early and treated aggressively with appropriate antibiotics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)169-171
Number of pages3
JournalPeritoneal Dialysis International
Volume10
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1990
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Branhamella catarrhalis
  • CAPD
  • Case reports
  • Peritonitis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Nephrology

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