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Introduction: Gram-negative peritonitis (GNP) is associated with significant morbidity in children receiving long-term peritoneal dialysis (PD) and current treatment recommendations are based on limited data. Methods: Analysis of 379 GNP episodes in 308 children (median age 6.9 years, interquartile range [IQR]: 3.0-13.6) from 45 centers in 28 countries reported to the International Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis Network registry between 2011 and 2023. Results: Overall, 74% of episodes responded well to empiric therapy and full functional recovery (FFR) was achieved in 82% of cases. In vitro bacterial susceptibility to empiric antibiotics and lack of severe abdominal pain at onset were associated with a good initial response. Risk factors for failure to achieve FFR included severe abdominal pain at onset and at 60 to 72 hours from treatment initiation (odds ratio [OR]: 3.81, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.01-7.2 and OR: 3.94, 95% CI: 1.06-14.67, respectively), Pseudomonas spp. etiology (OR: 1.73, 95% CI: 1.71-4.21]) and in vitro bacterial resistance to empiric antibiotics (OR: 2.40, 95% CI: 1.21-4.79); the risk was lower with the use of monotherapy as definitive treatment (OR: 0.40, 95% CI: 0.21-0.77). Multivariate analysis showed no benefit of dual antibiotic therapy for treatment of Pseudomonas peritonitis after adjustment for age, presenting symptomatology, 60 to 72-hour treatment response, and treatment duration. Monotherapy with cefazolin in susceptible Enterobacterales peritonitis resulted in a similar FFR rate (91% vs. 93%) as treatment with ceftazidime or cefepime monotherapy. Conclusion: Detailed microbiological assessment, consisting of patient-specific and center-specific antimicrobial susceptibility data, should guide empiric treatment. Treatment "deescalation" with the use of monotherapy and narrow spectrum antibiotics according to susceptibility data is not associated with inferior outcomes and should be advocated in the context of emerging bacterial resistance.
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La peritonitis es una complicación grave de la diálisis peritoneal (DP), por lo que interesa conocer la incidencia y sensibilidad antibiótica de los gérmenes causantes. En Uruguay, desde el 1° de enero de 2004, se realiza un registro nacional de las peritonitis en DP, gérmenes, sensibilidad y evolución. Método: se analizaron los registros desde el 1° de enero de 2004 al 31 de diciembre de 2013. El registro fue aprobado por comités de ética institucionales. Resultados: en el período se registraron 850 peritonitis, con una incidencia que descendió de 0,49/paciente-año (2004-2005) a 0,37/paciente-año (2013). La incidencia de Staphylococcus aureus y Staphylococcus coagulasa negativo (SCoN) fue menor en 2009-2013 vs 2004-2005 (0,2 vs 0,12 peritonitis/paciente-año, test Poisson p<0,05). En 2009-2013: 14/54 S. aureus y 26/71 SCoN fueron meticilinorresistente, similar al período previo. El 98% de los gérmenes gramnegativos fueron sensibles a amikacina. En 145/467 (31%) episodios no se identificó germen. Se logró cura primaria en 71% de las peritonitis por grampositivos y en 45% por gramnegativos (chi2 p<0,05). En 2013 se observó mayor incidencia de peritonitis en los centros en los que no se controló el estado de portador nasal. Comentarios y conclusiones: se justifica implementar el control de portador de Staphylococcus aureus. La incidencia de peritonitis por S. aureus y SCoN meticilinorresistentes, la incidencia sostenida de gérmenes gramnegativos (con peor evolución), y el elevado porcentaje de cultivos sin desarrollo justifica mantener el protocolo antibiótico empírico inicial con vancomicina y amikacina. El descenso de la incidencia de S. aureus + SCoN podría ser atribuido a una mejor educación de los pacientes en DP.
Abstract Peritonitis is a severe complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD), so it is important to learn about the incidence and antibiotic sensitivity of the germs that cause it. In Uruguay, since January 1, 2004, a national record is kept for peritonitis in PD, germs, sensitivity and evolution. Method: the records from January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2013 were analyzed. The registry was approved by institutional ethical committes. Results: during the above mentioned period, 850 cases of peritonitis were recorded, and incidence dropped from 0.49/patient-year (2004-2005) to 0.37/patient-year (2013). Incidence of Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci (SCoN) was lower in 2009-2013 vs 2004-2005 (0.2 vs 0.12 peritonitis/patient-year, test Poisson p<0.05). In 2009-2013: 14/54 S. aureus and 26/71 SCoN were methicillin-resistant, similar to the previous period. 98% of Gram-negative were sensitive to amikacin. No germ was identified in 145/467 (31%) of episodes. Primary cure was achieved in 71% of peritonitis for Gram-positive and 45% for Gram-negative bacteria (chi2 p<0.05). In 2013 a greater incidence of peritonitis was observed in those centers where the nasal carriage was not controlled. Comments and conclusions: controlling Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriages is worth doing. The incidence of peritonitis by methicillin-resistant S. aureus y SCoN, the sustained incidence of Gram-negative germs (with a worse evolution), and the high percentage of cultures with no development justify keeping the initial empirical antibiotic protocol with vancomycin and amikacin. Reduction in the incidence of S. aureus + SCoN could be explained by a greater education in PD patients.
Resumo A peritonite é uma complicação grave da diálise peritoneal (DP), sendo, portanto, importante conhecer a incidência e a sensibilidade antibiótica dos gérmens causadores. No Uruguai, desde 1 de janeiro de 2004, realiza-se um registro nacional das peritonites em DP, com dados sobre gérmens, sensibilidade e evolução. Método: foram analisados os registros do período 1 de janeiro de 2004 - 31 de dezembro de 2013. O registro foi aprovado pelos comitês de ética das instituições envolvidas. Resultados: foram registradas 850 peritonites no período estudado; a incidência diminuiu de 0,49/paciente-ano no período 2004-2005 a 0,37/paciente-ano em 2013. A incidência de Staphylococcus aureus e Staphylococcus coagulase negativo (SCoN) foi menor no período 2009-2013 comparada com 2004-2005 (0,2 vs 0,12 peritonite/paciente-ano, teste de Poisson p<0,05). No período 2009-2013: 14/54 S. aureus e 26/71 SCoN foram resistentes à meticilina, similar ao período prévio. 98% dos gérmens gramnegativos eram sensíveis a amicacina. Não se pode identificar o gérmen em 145/467 (31%) episódios. Em 71% das peritonites por grampositivos e em 5% por gramnegativos (chi2 p<0,05) foi possível obter cura primária. Em 2013 foi observada uma maior incidência de peritonite nos centros em que não se realizava controle de portador nasal. Comentários e conclusões: justifica-se a realização de controle de portador de Staphylococcus aureus. A incidência de peritonite por S. aureus e SCoN resistentes à meticilina, a incidência constante de gérmens gramnegativos (com pior evolução), e a alta porcentagem de cultivos sem crescimento justificam manter o protocolo antibiótico empírico inicial com vancomicina e amicacina. A redução da incidência de S. aureus + SCoN poderia ser atribuída a melhor educação dos pacientes em DP.
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Humans , Peritonitis/etiology , Peritonitis/epidemiology , Uruguay/epidemiology , Peritoneal Dialysis/adverse effectsABSTRACT
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Glomerulonephritis associated with group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection is the best known and most common cause of nephritic syndrome in children. Psoriasis is often an erythematous hereditary skin disease. It represents 4.1% of the dermatoses children under 16 years. The study presents the case of a 12 year old patient where Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal acute upper respiratory infection caused diffuse glomerulonephritis, with concomitant expression of guttate psoriasis. A review of immune mechanisms of both diseases is added.