Infectious Diseases Flashcards
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Peritonitis secondary to peritoneal dialysis
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E: Infection following peritoneal dialysis.
A: Coagulase-negative Staph. i.e. Staph Epidermis. Staph aureus (gram positive cocci) also implicated.
C: Peritonism (distension, tenderness, swelling, N&V, pyrexia)
Ix: Ascitic tap.
Tx: Vancomycin & Gentamicin.
