Peritoneal dialysis exit-site leak complicated by peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis due to Actinomyces neuii. Issue 5 (8th October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: El Kossi, Mohsen M.; Darwish, Sanaa Fadel; Agwuh, Kenneth; Milupi, Manyando
• Is Part Of: JMM case reports. Volume 2:Issue 5(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-10-08
• Subjects: Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; 616.9041
• DOI: 10.1099/jmmcr.0.000096
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2053-3721

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction: Actinomyces neuii is a rare cause of peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis. Case presentation: A 66-year-old male had end-stage renal disease on peritoneal dialysis treatment for 30 months. He developed exit-site leak with infection. Diphtheroids were isolated and considered initially as skin commensals. Dialysis treatment was suspended and on reinstitution he developed peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis. The organism isolated from the peritoneal dialysis fluid was A. neuii . Conclusion: This case was treated successfully with peritoneal dialysis catheter removal and oral amoxicillin.