Journal of Clinical Microbiology · 2006 · 17 citations · 6 references
Veterinary MedicineInfectious DiseasesMicrobiologyHost-pathogen InteractionsMedical MicrobiologyMicrobial PathogenesisBacterial InfectionsBacterial ZoonosesPeritoneal DialysisDialysis-related InfectionsEscherichia ColiPeritoneal Dialysis Complications
Escherichia vulneris is a recently identified environmental organism that can colonize humans and animals. To date, very few infections with E. vulneris have been reported. This is the first reported case of peritonitis due to E. vulneris in the setting of peritoneal dialysis.
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