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Peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis caused by Fusarium: a case report and literature review

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A 61-year-old farmer on peritoneal dialysis developed a rare fungal infection caused by Fusarium after antibiotics failed to treat her peritonitis. Pharmacists helped doctors switch her to the antifungal medication voriconazole and carefully monitored blood levels to ensure the dose was high enough. After adjusting the dose based on blood tests, the patient recovered completely with no symptoms and normal test results within two months.

First human case of Eidernor doerrieniae colonization in a peritoneal dialysis catheter: A warning from silent contamination

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A 52-year-old dialysis patient noticed brownish particles inside his peritoneal dialysis catheter. Doctors identified a rare fungus called Eidernor doerrieniae using DNA sequencing, which had never been found in humans before. The catheter was removed and the patient received antifungal medications that successfully eliminated the infection without causing serious complications.

Black mold in the bag room: First case of Arthrocladium tropicale peritonitis in a peritoneal dialysis patient

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An 82-year-old dialysis patient developed an infection caused by a rare black mold called Arthrocladium tropicale, which had never been documented in humans before. The infection came from poor environmental conditions including moisture and ant infestations near the patient’s dialysis supply storage area. Doctors identified the fungus using genetic testing and treated it successfully with antifungal medication combined with removal of the dialysis catheter. This case shows how important it is to keep dialysis equipment areas clean and dry to prevent rare infections.

Timely diagnosis and management of Quambalaria cyanescens-induced peritoneal dialysis peritonitis: A rare case highlighting the role of galactomannan testing

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A 53-year-old man on peritoneal dialysis developed a rare fungal infection caused by Quambalaria cyanescens. Doctors used a special blood test (galactomannan testing) to quickly identify it as a fungal infection rather than a bacterial one, leading to timely removal of his dialysis catheter on day 5. After treatment with antifungal medications, he recovered completely with no relapses over two years of follow-up. This case shows the importance of proper hygiene during dialysis and using advanced diagnostic tools for rare infections.

Peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis caused by Fusarium: a case report and literature review

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A 61-year-old farmer with kidney disease on peritoneal dialysis developed a rare fungal infection caused by Fusarium, a fungus found in soil and water. After initial antibiotics failed, doctors identified the fungus and switched to an antifungal medication called voriconazole. By carefully monitoring drug levels in the patient’s blood and adjusting doses, pharmacists helped achieve a successful recovery with complete resolution of symptoms.

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

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This study examined fungal infections in patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) over 20 years at a major Indian hospital. Researchers identified various fungal species causing peritonitis, with Candida species being most common, but discovered increasingly rare fungi involved in these infections. The study found that proper identification of the specific fungus and testing for drug resistance is crucial for effective treatment, typically involving catheter removal and targeted antifungal medications.

Black mold in the bag room: First case of Arthrocladium tropicale peritonitis in a peritoneal dialysis patient

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An 82-year-old dialysis patient developed an unusual infection caused by a black mold called Arthrocladium tropicale, which had never been documented in humans before. The infection was traced to poor storage conditions and ant infestations near the patient’s dialysis supplies in Thailand during rainy season. Doctors identified the rare fungus using molecular genetic testing and treated it successfully with antifungal medication combined with removal of the dialysis catheter. This case highlights the importance of keeping dialysis equipment in clean, dry environments and preventing pest access to prevent serious infections.

First human case of Eidernor doerrieniae colonization in a peritoneal dialysis catheter: A warning from silent contamination

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A 52-year-old man on peritoneal dialysis noticed brownish particles in his dialysis catheter. Doctors identified the particles as a rare fungus called Eidernor doerrieniae, which had never been found in humans before. Although the patient had no symptoms, doctors immediately removed the catheter and treated him with antifungal medications, which successfully cured the infection. This case shows why patients and doctors should take visible particles in dialysis catheters seriously, even when there are no obvious signs of infection.

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

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A woman with kidney disease on peritoneal dialysis developed an unusual fungal infection caused by Hyphopichia burtonii, a fungus typically found in spoiled food. The infection was diagnosed using advanced protein analysis technology and treated with antifungal medication after removing the dialysis catheter. Though extremely rare in humans, this case shows that unusual fungi can cause serious infections in patients with weakened immune systems and highlights the importance of considering these organisms when standard treatments don’t work.

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

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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.

Research Topic: peritoneal dialysis