Uncommon presentation of CAPD-related peritonitis with unusual organism: Kocuria kristinae. Case report and review of the literature
Abstract
Kocuria kristinae is a gram-positive coccus of Micrococcaceae
family. Kocuria kristinae inhabits the skin and mucous membranes.
It can cause opportunistic infections in patients with indwelling
devices and severe underlying diseases.
We describe here a case of acute peritonitis caused by Kocuria
kristinae in a patient on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
(CAPD). Additionally, a review of other reported CAPD related
peritonitis by Kocuria kristinae is provided.
The importance of Kocuria kristinae as a pathogen in patients
with CAPD peritonitis should not be underestimated.
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References
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Clinical Sciences
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Dilek Barutcu Atas
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Türkiye
Hakki Arıkan
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Türkiye
Basar Aykent
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Türkiye
Ebru Asıcıoglu
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Türkiye
Arzu Velıoglu
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Türkiye
Serhan Tuglular
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Türkiye
Cetin Ozener
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Türkiye
Publication Date
January 15, 2017
Submission Date
March 22, 2017
Acceptance Date
December 3, 2016
Published in Issue
Year 2017 Volume: 30 Number: 1