Two Cases of Peritonitis Due to Pantoea Species at One Center with Different Outcomes by Abdullah Al Hwiesh in Juniper Publishers in JOJ Urology & Nephrology
Abstract:
Peritonitis is a serious complication of peritoneal dialysis. A variety of microorganisms are identified in these cases and during recent years a new one was included, Pantoea species. In our report, we present 2 cases of patients on Continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) with a peritonitis episode caused by this organism. The source of infection in one of the cases was thought to be due to gardening of the plant Basil, while unknown in the other case. In microbiologic culture, this organism was identified and the patients were started on antibiotics with success in one case while the other requiring catheter removal. The number of reported cases with this organism has increased in last years and various infection localizations and clinical progress patterns have been identified. In peritoneal dialysis patients presenting with peritonitis, this organism must be kept in mind.
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