Treatment of Enterococcal Peritonitis in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients by Oral Amoxicillin or Intra-Peritoneal Vancomcyin: a Retrospective Study

Treatment of Enterococcal Peritonitis in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients by Oral Amoxicillin or Intra-Peritoneal Vancomcyin: a Retrospective Study

Background/Aims: Enterococcal peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients is associated with a high complication rate. The optimal treatment regimen of PD-related enterococcal peritonitis is controversial. The latest international guideline recommends intra-peritoneal (IP) vancomycin. Although...

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Main Authors: Cheuk Chun Szeto, Jack Kit-Chung Ng, Kai Ming Chow, Bonnie Ching-Ha Kwan, Vickie Wai-Ki Kwong, Man-Ching Law, Chi Bon Leung, Philip Kam-To Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2017-10-01
Series:Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
Subjects:
Renal failure
Infection
Survival
Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/484426

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