Peritonitis - dialysis associated : Treatment & Expectations (Dialysis-associated peritonitis)

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Peritonitis - dialysis associated

Alternate Names : Dialysis-associated peritonitis

Treatment

The goal of treatment is to cure the infection. Antibiotics are given into a vein (intravenous injection) or into the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum).

Laboratory tests that show which bacteria or fungi are causing the infection will determine the type of antibiotic used.

Prognosis (Expectations)

Most patients recover.

Complications

Intraabdominal abscess
Peritonitis that returns after treatment

You may need to have the dialysis catheter removed.

Calling Your Health Care Provider

Call your health care provider if you receive peritoneal dialysis treatments and develop symptoms of peritonitis.

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Peritoneal sample

Review Date : 8/20/2009
Reviewed By : Daniel Levy, MD, PhD, Infectious Diseases, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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