Peritonitis - dialysis associated

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Peritoneal sample

Dialysis-associated peritonitis is inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum), which occurs in those who receive peritoneal dialysis.

Dialysis-associated peritonitis

Dialysis-associated peritonitis may be caused the introduction of bacteria into the area during the dialysis procedure. Skin bacteria, atypical or mycobacteria, or fungi can cause the infection.

Approximately one infection occurs for every 15 months of peritoneal dialysis.

Review Date: 10/09/2006
Reviewed By: D. Scott Smith, M.D., MSc, DTM&H, Chief of Infectious Disease & Geographic Medicine, Kaiser Redwood City, CA & Adjunct Assistant Professor, Stanford University. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.