| Literature DB >> 8882896 |
M G Hove1, J Badalamenti, G L Woods.
Abstract
We describe herein a case of peritonitis caused by Penicillium species in a patient receiving continuous ambulatory peritonal dialysis (CAPD). This is the first reported case of Penicillium peritonitis complicating CAPD. It is also unusual because Penicillium typically is considered a contaminant and only rarely is it considered a human pathogen.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 8882896 DOI: 10.1016/s0732-8893(96)00065-x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis ISSN: 0732-8893 Impact factor: 2.803