Abstract
PCR coupled with electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (PCR/ESI-MS) was compared with culture for pathogen detection in peritoneal dialysis (PD)-related peritonitis. Of 21 samples of PD effluent, PCR/ESI-MS identified microorganisms in 18 (86%) samples, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis in 1 culture-negative sample. Of 15 double-positive samples, PCR/ESI-MS and culture reached levels of agreement of 100% (15/15) and 87.5% (7/8) at the genus and species levels, respectively. PCR/ESI-MS can be used for rapid pathogen detection in PD-related peritonitis.
Publication types
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Bacteria / isolation & purification*
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Bacterial Infections / diagnosis*
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Bacterial Infections / microbiology
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Candida / isolation & purification*
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Candidiasis / diagnosis*
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Candidiasis / microbiology
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Child
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Dialysis Solutions*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Microbiological Techniques / methods*
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Middle Aged
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Peritoneal Dialysis / adverse effects
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Peritonitis / diagnosis*
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Peritonitis / microbiology
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Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods
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Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization / methods
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Young Adult