Tunnel Infection and Peritonitis Induced by <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Due to Decubitus Change of the Anterior Abdominal Wall in a Patient on Peritoneal Dialysis: Case Report

Tunnel Infection and Peritonitis Induced by <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Due to Decubitus Change of the Anterior Abdominal Wall in a Patient on Peritoneal Dialysis: Case Report

The occurrence of anterior abdominal wall ulcer at the site of the peritoneal catheter (PC) is one of the rarest complications of peritoneal dialysis (PD). When present, it is mainly caused by <i>staphylococci</i> which respond well to vancomycin therapy. Despite well-conducted therapy,...

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Main Authors: Marko Baralić, Ana Bontić, Jelena Pavlović, Vidna Karadžić-Ristanović, Selena Gajić, Jovan Jevtić, Pavle Popović, Kristina Petrović, Lara Hadži-Tanović, Aleksandra Kezić
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
abdominal wall ulcer
peritoneal dialysis
<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>
vancomycin
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/12/2608
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