Peritonite por Trichosporon beigelii em uma criança durante tratamento por diálise peritoneal ambulatorial continuada

Abstract

 

We report a case of peritonitis caused by Trichosporon beigelii in a 2-year-old child during treatment by continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Diagnosis was established by direct examination and culture of dialysis effluent. Infections caused by Trichosporon beigelii in children are commented.