A Case of Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Peritonitis Caused by Ewingella americana. (18th February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Abrantes, Catarina; Freitas, Joana; Silva, Tânia; Marques da Silva, Luís; Carvalho, Maria João; Rodrigues, Anabela; Cabrita, António
• Other Names: Cui Dawei Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in infectious diseases. Volume 2022(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-02-18
• Subjects: Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases; Infectious Disease Medicine; Communicable diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1155/2022/5607080
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6625

Abstract

Abstract : Peritoneal dialysis (PD)-related peritonitis is a frequent complication. PD units should be aware of all possible pathogens and share their experience about prevention and optimal management. Uncommon bacteria, a special group with crescent incidence in PD practice, may require singular considerations. A case of peritonitis due to Ewingella americana, a rare human pathogen, is reported, with a favorable outcome. To date, only three other cases have been described in the literature. New evidence is necessary for a better understanding of this pathogen and its consequences in PD modality.