Paecilomyces lilacinus peritonitis complicating peritoneal dialysis cured by oral voriconazole and terbinafine combination therapy
Journal
Journal of Medical Microbiology
Journal Volume
57
Journal Issue
12
Pages
1581-1584
Date Issued
2008
Author(s)
Chang B.P.-H.
Sun P.-L.
Huang F.-Y.
Tsai T.-C.
Lin C.-C.
Lee M.-D.
Tsai J.-D.
Abstract
Fungal peritonitis (FP) is a serious complication in patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). We report a case of CAPD-related FP caused by Paecilomyces lilacinus in a 15-year-old uraemic boy. The infection was successfully treated by combination therapy consisting of oral voriconazole and terbinafine, which has not been previously reported in the treatment of FP.
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journal article