The effects of living distantly from peritoneal dialysis units on peritonitis risk, microbiology, treatment and outcomes: a multi-centre registry study

The effects of living distantly from peritoneal dialysis units on peritonitis risk, microbiology, treatment and outcomes: a multi-centre registry study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of the study was to determine whether distance between residence and peritoneal dialysis (PD) unit influenced peritonitis occurrence, microbiology, treatment and outcomes.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>The stu...

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Main Authors: Cho Yeoungjee, Badve Sunil V, Hawley Carmel M, McDonald Stephen P, Brown Fiona G, M Neil, Wiggins Kathryn J, Bannister Kym M, Clayton Philip, Johnson David W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Antibiotics
Bacteria
Fungus
Microbiology
Peritoneal Dialysis
Peritonitis
Outcomes
Relapse
Remoteness
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/13/41

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