Fungal Peritonitis in Patients on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis: A Single-Centre Experience in India

Aims: The clinical features, treatment and outcome of fungal peritonitis (FP) in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients were examined. Methods: Dialysis records of all 303 end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients initiated on CAPD treatment between January 1998 and February 2008 were reviewed retrospectively. Results: In the 303 patients dialysed between January 1998 and February 2008, a total of 137 bacterial peritonitis and 43 FP episodes were recorded. The incidence rate of FP was 0.67/100 patient months or 1/148.67 months. It accounted for 23.88% of all peritonitis episodes. Three factors appeared to predict mortality: the presence of non-Candida species, the catheter being left in situ and a serum albumin level Conclusion: Risk factors for contracting FP and for mortality due to FP have been identified.