Uncommon presentation of CAPD-related peritonitis with unusual organism: Kocuria kristinae. Case report and review of the literature

Authors : Dilek BARUTCU ATAS, Hakki ARIKAN, Basar AYKENT, Ebru ASICIOGLU, Arzu VELIOGLU, Serhan TUGLULAR, Cetin OZENER

Pages : 44-46

Doi:10.5472/marumj.299397

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Publication Date : 2017-01-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Kocuria kristinae is a gram-positive coccus of Micrococcaceae family. Kocuria kristinae inhabits the skin and mucous membranes. It can cause opportunistic infections in patients with indwelling devices and severe underlying diseases. We describe here a case of acute peritonitis caused by Kocuria kristinae in a patient on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CAPD);. Additionally, a review of other reported CAPD related peritonitis by Kocuria kristinae is provided. The importance of Kocuria kristinae as a pathogen in patients with CAPD peritonitis should not be underestimated.
Keywords : Back pain, Kocuria kristinae, Peritonitis, Peritoneal dialysis