| A case of rare, fungal peritonitis caused by Histoplasma capsulatum in a patient on CAPD. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20517291 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: A 62-year-old man with a history of end-stage renal disease secondary to hypertension who was on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), presented to a peritoneal dialysis clinic with subacute onset of abdominal pain, mainly in the epigastric region. INVESTIGATIONS: Full medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, cultures of peritoneal dialysis fluid, radiography, ultrasonography and CT scanning of the abdomen and pelvis. DIAGNOSIS: Isolated fungal peritonitis caused by infection with Histoplasma capsulatum. MANAGEMENT: Removal of the peritoneal dialysis catheter, treatment with itraconazole for 6 months. |
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Authors:
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Adeel Ijaz; Devasmita Choudhury |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2010-06-01 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Nature reviews. Nephrology Volume: 6 ISSN: 1759-507X ISO Abbreviation: Nat Rev Nephrol Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-29 Completed Date: 2010-10-07 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101500081 Medline TA: Nat Rev Nephrol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 435-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Nephrology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390, USA. |
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Antifungal Agents
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therapeutic use Education, Medical, Continuing Histoplasma* Histoplasmosis / complications*, diagnosis, drug therapy Humans Itraconazole / therapeutic use Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications, therapy* Male Middle Aged Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory* Peritonitis / diagnosis, drug therapy, microbiology* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Antifungal Agents; 84625-61-6/Itraconazole |
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