Aspergillus oryzae peritonitis in CAPD: case report and review of the literature

Am J Kidney Dis. 2007 May;49(5):701-4. doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2007.02.260.

Abstract

Fungal peritonitis is a rare, but serious, complication of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). We report a case of peritonitis caused by Aspergillus oryzae in a man on CAPD therapy who was treated successfully with amphotericin B and caspofungin, followed by itraconazole and removal of the peritoneal catheter. A oryzae was identified by using sequence analysis of the ribosomal DNA genes. Of 10 reported cases since 2003, the mortality rate was 30%. Removal of the CAPD catheter and systemic antimycotic therapy are essential to achieve clinical cure in patients with fungal CAPD-related peritonitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Aspergillosis / diagnosis*
  • Aspergillosis / drug therapy
  • Aspergillosis / microbiology
  • Aspergillus oryzae / drug effects
  • Aspergillus oryzae / genetics
  • Aspergillus oryzae / growth & development
  • Aspergillus oryzae / isolation & purification*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / adverse effects*
  • Peritonitis / diagnosis*
  • Peritonitis / drug therapy
  • Peritonitis / microbiology*

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents