Peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis. Epidemiology, risk factors, inclusion of BACTEC™ in traditional culture systems, and long-term mortality

Peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis. Epidemiology, risk factors, inclusion of BACTEC™ in traditional culture systems, and long-term mortality

Introduction: Peritonitis is the most common complication in peritoneal dialysis (PD), with an effect on morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to analyze epidemiology, risk factors, implementation of the BACTEC™ blood culture system and mortality of peritoneal dialysis-associated perito...

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Main Authors: Pehuén Fernández, Fabián Ledesma, Walter Douthat, Carlos Chiurchiu, Mario Vilaró, Caludio Abiega, Jorge De la Fuente, Javier De Arteaga
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Asociación Regional de Diálisis y Trasplantes Renales de Capital Federal y Provincia de Buenos Aires 2017-06-01
Series:Revista de Nefrología, Diálisis y Trasplante
Subjects:
peritonitis
diálisis peritoneal
diálisis renal
factores de riesgo
métodos de cultivo
mortalidad
BACTEC™
Online Access:http://www.revistarenal.org.ar/index.php/rndt/article/view/140

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