Title of article
Brucella Peritonitis in a Patient on Peritoneal Dialysis
Author/Authors
Alothman, Adel King Abdulaziz Medical City - Department of Medicine, Saudi Arabia , Al Khurmi, Abdulrahman King Abdulaziz Medical City - Department of Medicine, Saudi Arabia , Al Sadoon, Sadoon King Abdulaziz Medical City - Department of Medicine, Saudi Arabia , AlHejaili, Fayez King Abdulaziz Medical City - Department of Medicine, Saudi Arabia
From page
428
To page
430
Abstract
Brucellosis is endemic in Saudi Arabia. Brucella peritonitis is an uncommon clinical condition. We herewith report a 67-year-old man with chronic renal failure on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) for four months, who developed chronic brucella peritonitis. Peritoneal fluid grew brucella species with positive brucella serology.
Keywords
Brucellosis , Peritonitis , Peritoneal Dialysis
Journal title
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Journal title
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Record number
2674240
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