Repeat and Relapsing Peritonitis Microbiological Trends and Outcomes: A 21-Year Single-Center Experience

Peritonitis is a major peritoneal dialysis complication. Despite a high cure rate, relapsing and repeat peritonitis is associated with Tenckhoff catheter biofilm and multiple episodes of peritoneal damage. In relapsing peritonitis, prompt catheter removal is mandatory; otherwise, in repeat peritonit...

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Main Authors: Marina Reis, Catarina Ribeiro, Ana Marta Gomes, Clara Santos, Daniela Lopes, João Carlos Fernandes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:International Journal of Nephrology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6662488
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