Ochrobactrum anthropi as an unusual cause of dialysis-associated peritonitis

Dialysis peritonitis is a major complication of peritoneal dialysis therapy. Ochrobactrum anthropi is considered as atypical for dialysis peritonitis, as well as for other human infections. The following paper presents a rare case of dialysis peritonitis caused by these bacteria. Due to clinical course of refractory peritonitis and associated therapeutic difficulties, removal of peritoneal catheter and transfer to hemodialysis were necessary. Application of different methods of renal replacement therapy in a patient with multiple clinical problems is discussed.