Uncommon presentation of CAPD-related peritonitis with unusual organism: Kocuria kristinae. Case report and review of the literature

Abstract

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.