Exit site infection and peritonitis due to Serratia species in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis: Epidemiology and clinical outcomes.

Christy Wing Han Au Desmond Yat-Hin YapJasper F W ChanTerence P S YipTak M Chan

Published in: Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.) (2020)

Our results suggest that Serratia ESI show low risk of progression to peritonitis and favourable response to medical therapy, while Serratia peritonitis was associated with high rates of catheter removal and peritoneal failure.

Keyphrases

peritoneal dialysis
end stage renal disease
ms ms
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
risk factors
stem cells
genetic diversity
cell therapy