Additionally, a review of other reported CAPD relatedperitonitis by Kocuria kristinae is provided.The importance of Kocuria kristinae as a pathogen in patientswith CAPD peritonitis should not be underestimated.
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Objective & Hypothesis:Kocuria kristinae is a gram-positive coccus of Micrococcaceaefamily.
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Key Findings & Data:Kocuria kristinae inhabits the skin and mucous membranes.It can cause opportunistic infections in patients with indwellingdevices and severe underlying diseases.We describe here a case of acute peritonitis caused by Kocuriakristinae in a patient on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis(CAPD).
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Conclusion & Impact:Additionally, a review of other reported CAPD relatedperitonitis by Kocuria kristinae is provided.The importance of Kocuria kristinae as a pathogen in patientswith CAPD peritonitis should not be underestimated.
Kocuria kristinae is a gram-positive coccus of Micrococcaceaefamily. Kocuria kristinae inhabits the skin and mucous membranes.It can cause opportunistic infections in patients with indwellingdevices and severe underlying diseases.We describe here a case of acute peritonitis caused by Kocuriakristinae in a patient on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis(CAPD). Additionally, a review of other reported CAPD relatedperitonitis by Kocuria kristinae is provided.The importance of Kocuria kristinae as a pathogen in patientswith CAPD peritonitis should not be underestimated.
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