Disease: end-stage renal disease

Spectrum of Fungal Infections in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis: A 20-Year Retrospective Study From a Tertiary Care Center

This study examined fungal infections in patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) over 20 years at an Indian medical center. Researchers found that yeast infections, particularly Candida tropicalis, were more common than mold infections, with Aspergillus flavus being the most frequent mold. The study identified several rare and emerging fungi causing these serious infections and tested their susceptibility to antifungal medications. Results show that removing the dialysis catheter combined with appropriate antifungal treatment is crucial for patient survival.

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Fungal peritonitis in a patient on peritoneal dialysis caused by Hyphopichia burtonii: A rare pathogen in human infection

A woman undergoing peritoneal dialysis for kidney failure developed a serious fungal infection caused by a rare yeast called Hyphopichia burtonii. Doctors identified the infection using advanced laboratory techniques and treated her with antifungal medication after removing her dialysis catheter. She recovered well and switched to a different type of dialysis. This case highlights how unusual fungi can cause infections in patients with weakened kidney function.

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