Peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis caused by Mycobacteroides massiliense: the first case and review of the literature.

Shintaro HamadaTomoaki TakataTsuyoshi KitauraChiori TeraokaAkio AonoSosuke TaniguchiYukari MaeHajime IsomotoHiroki ChikumiSatoshi Mitarai

Published in: BMC nephrology (2021)

The Mycobacteroides abscessus complex is classified into three subspecies; Mycobacteroides abscessus, Mycobacteroides massiliense, and Mycobacteroides bolletii. These have different characteristics, particularly antibiotic susceptibility. Therefore, clear identification of the subspecies of the Mycobacteroides abscessus complex is necessary for definitive treatment.

Keyphrases

peritoneal dialysis
end stage renal disease
squamous cell carcinoma
locally advanced
radiation therapy
smoking cessation