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Dialysis-associated peritonitis is inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum) that occurs in someone who receives peritoneal dialysis.
Alternative Names
Dialysis-associated peritonitis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Dialysis-associated peritonitis may be caused by bacteria that get into the area during the dialysis procedure. Skin bacteria or fungi can cause the infection.
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Peritoneal sample
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Peritonitis Symptoms
Review Date: 08/20/2009
Reviewed By: Daniel Levy, MD, PhD, Infectious Diseases, Greater Baltimore
Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed
Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
