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World J Clin Cases. Jan 6, 2026; 14(1): 115102
Published online Jan 6, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i1.115102
Published online Jan 6, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i1.115102
Figure 1 Plain computed tomography scan.
A: At the outpatient department. Ascites and bilateral kidney atrophy are confirmed. The ascites had increased compared to 62 days prior; B: 62 days prior. Ascites and bilateral kidney atrophy are confirmed.
Figure 2 Ascites findings taken by abdominal paracentesis at the outpatient department.
A: Gross appearance. Pale bloody ascites is confirmed; B: Gram stain of ascites (1000 × magnification). Gram-negative bacilli were confirmed, and were later identified as Edwardsiella tarda.
Figure 3 Clinical course of the patient.
E. tarda: Edwardsiella tarda; CT: Computed tomography; CMZ: Cefmetazole; CEX: Cefalexin; WBC: White blood cell; CRP: C-reactive protein.
- Citation: Usuda D, Furukawa D, Imaizumi R, Ono R, Kaneoka Y, Nakajima E, Kato M, Sugawara Y, Shimizu R, Inami T, Kawai K, Matsubara S, Tanaka R, Suzuki M, Shimozawa S, Hotchi Y, Osugi I, Katou R, Ito S, Mishima K, Kondo A, Mizuno K, Takami H, Komatsu T, Nomura T, Sugita M. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis due to Edwardsiella tarda in an immuno-compromised dialysis patient: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2026; 14(1): 115102
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v14/i1/115102.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v14.i1.115102