Literature DB >> 991471

Candida peritonitis complicating peritoneal dialysis: successful treatment with low dose amphotericin B therapy.

I N Mandell, M J Ahem, A S Kliger, V T Andriole.   

Abstract

Two patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis with permanent indwelling peritoneal catheters who developed Candida albicans peritonitis are presented. Both patients were successfully treated with low dose intravenous amphotericin B. Sequential candida precipitin assays were performed and the diagnostic application is discussed.

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Year:  1976        PMID: 991471

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Clin Nephrol        ISSN: 0301-0430            Impact factor:   0.975


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