Promising effect of in-situ lyticase enzyme therapy on peritoneal dialysis catheter obstruction from Acremonium fungal biofilm: A case report

Promising effect of in-situ lyticase enzyme therapy on peritoneal dialysis catheter obstruction from Acremonium fungal biofilm: A case report

We reported the first clinical use of lyticase enzyme in salvaging the peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter obstruction from Acremonium fungal biofilm during the COVID-19 pandemic era with an impressive result in PD patient presenting with fungal peritonitis and ultrafiltration failure. The organism sp...

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Main Authors: Thana Thongsricome, Talerngsak Kanjanabuch, Nopparat Maeboonruen, Preeyarat Pavatung, Pisut Katavetin, Somchai Eiam-Ong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-12-01
Series:Medical Mycology Case Reports
Subjects:
Acremonium
Fungal peritonitis
Fungal biofilm
Peritoneal catheter obstruction
Lyticase
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211753920300567

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