Peritonitis - dialysis associated

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Peritonitis - dialysis associated

Definition:

This is an acute or chronic inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the peritoneum (lining of the abdomenal cavity) that occurs in people receiving peritoneal dialysis.

Alternative Names:

Dialysis-associated peritonitis; Continuous ambulatory peritoneal

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

The cause of dialysis-associated peritonitis may be the introduction of bacteria into the peritoneum by the dialysis procedure. Skin bacteria are the most common organisms causing infection. Incidence is about one infection for every 15 months of peritoneal dialysis.

Review Date: 7/14/2004
Reviewed By: Daniel Levy, M.D., Ph.D., Infectious Disease, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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