Successful Treatment of CAPD Peritonitis caused by Moraxella Catarrhalis

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) as a method of treatment in end stage renal disease (ESRD), complementary to hemodialysis (HD) and kidney transplantation, is based on simultaneous daily exchange via a peritoneal catheter. A major complication of this home dialysis method is peritonitis. According to a report by the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis, the fatal outcome was reported in less than 5% of total episodes of peritonitis, but indirectly it cause same in nearly 18% of episodes. Leading causers are saprophytic gram-positive microorganisms that originate from the skin. An unusual case of peritonitis due to Moraxella catarrhalis was reported. Based on relevant literature data, there were only 8 reported cases of peritonitis due to this pathogen prior to my paper.

Author(s): Dejan Pilcevic

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