Staphylococcus aureus Infections: Adipocytes Join the Fight

Devuyst, Olivier
(2015) Peritoneal Dialysis International — Vol. 35, n° 4, p. 377-378 (2015)

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(en) Despite improvements in connection technology and prophylactic measures, peritonitis remains a major complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD), causing technique failure and increased morbidity and mortality. Because it is a common cause of skin infection, Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is one of the most frequent etiological agents of catheter-related peritonitis in PD patients. Moreover, the frequency of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) is increasing, associated with lower primary response rates and worse outcomes. Reducing the frequency and severity of peritonitis in patients treated by PD and understanding the basis of virulence and infection control remain high priorities and major challenges for researchers. [...]
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Devuyst, O. (2015). Staphylococcus aureus Infections: Adipocytes Join the Fight. Peritoneal Dialysis International, 35(4), 377-378. https://doi.org/10.3747/pdi.2015.00133 (Original work published 2015)