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CAPD-associated peritonitis (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis) - 5 Things To Know
Diagnosis (Two of the following):
(1) Clinical
CAPD-associated ... Microbiology: • ... diverticulitis) Treatment ... #associated #peritonitis ... #InfectiousDiseases
Streptocccus Pneumoniae
Microbiology: Gram Positive, Alpha-hemolytic, Catalase Negative
Epidemiology - 10% adult carriers:
 • Most common cause of:
of: CAP, Bacterial ... osteomyelitis, peritonitis ... Specificity of 97%) Treatment ... addition might be associated ... #diagnosis #management
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
Self-limiting Associated ... Vexus syndrome - Associated ... ○ Syphilis ○ Fungal ... affected tissue Treatment ... rheumatology #diagnosis #management