peritoneal dialysis infection Archives

Staphylococcus Peritonitis

Staphylococcus peritonitis refers to inflammation of the peritoneum caused by Staphylococcus species, notably Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci. It frequently arises in patients undergoing peritoneal…

Condition S

Serratia Peritonitis

Serratia peritonitis is a rare but serious intra-abdominal infection caused by Serratia marcescens, a gram-negative, facultative anaerobic bacillus of the Enterobacteriaceae family. This opportunistic pathogen…

Condition P

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Peritonitis

Pseudomonas aeruginosa peritonitis represents a severe and potentially life-threatening intra-abdominal infection, particularly prevalent in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). Due to its intrinsic resistance mechanisms…

Condition Diseases E

Eubacterium peritonitis

Eubacterium peritonitis is a rare but serious intra-abdominal infection caused by Eubacterium species, a genus of anaerobic, Gram-positive bacteria. This condition primarily affects individuals undergoing…

Condition E

Enterococcus peritonitis

Enterococcus peritonitis is a severe intra-abdominal infection predominantly caused by Enterococcus species. It is a critical concern, especially in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD), post-surgical…

Condition E

Enterobacter peritonitis

Enterobacter peritonitis is a serious intra-abdominal infection caused by Enterobacter species, commonly Enterobacter cloacae and Enterobacter aerogenes. It often occurs as a complication of peritoneal…

C Condition

complicated proteus peritonitis

Proteus peritonitis, a severe form of abdominal infection, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, especially in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. This bacterial infection is…