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KMID : 0359920100290030411
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Korean Journal of Nephrology
2010 Volume.29 No. 3 p.411 ~ p.414
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Aspergillus flavus Peritonitis Detected by Fungal Balls in the Blood Culture Bottles: A Case Report
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Seo Jong-Woo
Cho Hyun-Seop
Kim Sun-Joo
Park Dong-Jun
Chang Se-Ho
Lee Hyeon-Jeong
Kim Hyun-Jung
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Abstract
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Fungal peritonitis in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients is rare. But, it is a serious complication of CAPD because of high morbidity and mortality. It is very important to diagnose and treat such infections promptly, as otherwise it has a poor prognosis. We experienced a case of peritonitis in a CAPD patient that was caused by Aspergillus flavus detected by fungal balls in blood culture bottles and treated successfully by administering anti-fungal agents and removing the peritoneal dialysis catheter.
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KEYWORD
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Aspergillus, Peritonitis, Fungus
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