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ArticleBMC nephrology2018

Viridans streptococcus peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis: clinical characteristics and comparison with concurrent polymicrobial infection.

Ying Liu, Ben-Chung Cheng, Jien-Wei Liu, Chiao-Jung Chen, Li-Chueh Kuo, Wen Xiu Chang, Jin-Bor Chen

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Article in BMC nephrology, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Ying LiuDepartment of Nephrology, Tianjin First Center Hospital, No.24 Fukang Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300192, China.
Ben-Chung ChengDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 123 Ta Pei Rd, Niao Song, District, Kaohsiung, 833, Taiwan.
Jien-Wei LiuDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 123 Ta Pei Rd, Niao Song, District, Kaohsiung, 833, Taiwan.
Chiao-Jung ChenDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 123 Ta Pei Rd, Niao Song, District, Kaohsiung, 833, Taiwan.
Li-Chueh KuoDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 123 Ta Pei Rd, Niao Song, District, Kaohsiung, 833, Taiwan.
Wen Xiu ChangDepartment of Nephrology, Tianjin First Center Hospital, No.24 Fukang Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300192, China.
Jin-Bor ChenDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 123 Ta Pei Rd, Niao Song, District, Kaohsiung, 833, Taiwan. chenjb1019@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0003-4007-1455
Chang Gung University · TWTianjin First Center Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe clinical course of Viridans streptococci (VS) peritonitis in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) is rarely reported. This study examined the association of clinical factors with VS peritonitis.

methodsWe retrospectively reviewed clinical data from patients with VS peritonitis from March 1990 to February 2016 in a PD center in Taiwan and evaluated clinical profiles and treatment outcomes.

resultsA total of 109 episodes of VS peritonitis in 71 patients identified. Among these patients, 57 had mono-VS peritonitis and 14 had concurrent polymicrobial infections. The median time interval from PD initiation to the first VS peritonitis episode was 18 months (range, 0.6-144 months). Among clinical outcomes, most VS peritonitis episodes were completely cured regardless of a history of peritonitis. All episodes with catheter removal occurred in those without a history of recent antibiotic use.

conclusionVS peritonitis in patients undergoing PD typically has favorable treatment outcomes. Antibiotic therapy should be started promptly.

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AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnti-Bacterial AgentsCohort StudiesCoinfectionFemaleGram-Negative Bacterial InfectionsGram-Positive Bacterial InfectionsHumansMaleMiddle AgedPeritoneal DialysisPeritonitisRetrospective StudiesAnti-Bacterial AgentsPeritoneal dialysisPeritonitisViridans streptococci

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PMID30340562
PMCPMC6194666
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