PD peritonitis – 14 days — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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PD fluid grows S. epidermidis. IP vancomycin started. Day 5: improving. What minimum IP antibiotic duration?

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Correct answer: E — PD peritonitis

CoNS peritonitis: minimum 14 days IP antibiotics. S. aureus: 21 days. Catheter removal for relapsing, refractory (day 5), or fungal peritonitis.

Reference: ISPD – 2022; RCH Melbourne – 2023