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Open Access 01-12-2024 | Case Report

Acinetobacter ursingii peritonitis in a patient on peritoneal dialysis (PD): case report and literature review

Authors: R. Haridian Sosa Barrios, Reiny S. Verastegui Albites, Mariana López Quiroga, Cristina Campillo Trapero, Milagros Fernández Lucas, Maite E. Rivera Gorrín

Published in: BMC Nephrology | Issue 1/2024

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Abstract

Background

Peritonitis is a frequent complication of PD that can lead to technique discontinuation and increase morbidity and mortality. It is caused mainly by gram-positive bacteria (up to 70%); however, gram-negative organisms usually have relatively poor outcomes. Among gram-negative bacteria, Acinetobacter is rare, especially Acinetobacter ursingii.

Case report

We report the third case of PD peritonitis caused by Acinetobacter ursingii, treated with directed intraperitoneal antibiotics with good clinical response and favorable outcome.

Conclusion

Although Acinetobacter ursingii is rare, it is potentially harmful because of its challenging identification and antibiotic resistance with therapeutic consequences, requiring at least two antibiotics and careful follow up. Keeping in mind that it is ubiquitous, careful technique, training/retraining seems highly recommended.
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Metadata
Title
Acinetobacter ursingii peritonitis in a patient on peritoneal dialysis (PD): case report and literature review
Authors
R. Haridian Sosa Barrios
Reiny S. Verastegui Albites
Mariana López Quiroga
Cristina Campillo Trapero
Milagros Fernández Lucas
Maite E. Rivera Gorrín
Publication date
01-12-2024
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Nephrology / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2369
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-024-03881-8

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