Gram-negative peritonitis--the Achilles heel of peritoneal dialysis?

Szeto, C.-C.; Chow, K.-M.

Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis 27(Suppl 2): S267-S271

2007


ISSN/ISBN: 0896-8608
PMID: 17556317
Document Number: 609605
Peritonitis caused by gram-negative bacteria is a serious complication of peritoneal dialysis. Antibiotic resistance is common, and response to medical treatment is often poor. In the present article, we review recent advances in the understanding of the pathogenesis and treatment of this serious condition.

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