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

O. Lopes, Jorge; B. Silva, Cristina; Kmohan, Claudio; Salla, Adenilde; A. Righi, Roselene

doi:10.2223/JPED.803

Jornal de Pediatria (English Edition)

ISSN: 0021-7557

Jornal de Pediatria is a bimonthly publication of the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics (Sociedade Brasileira de Pediatria, SBP). It has been published without interruption since 1934. Jornal de Pediatria publishes original articles and review articles covering various areas in the field of pediatrics. By publishing relevant scientific contributions, Jornal de Pediatria aims at improving the standards of pediatrics and of the healthcare provided for children and adolescents in general, as well to foster debate about health.

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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.

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