Nasal Carriage and Peritonitis by Staphylococcus Aureus in Patients on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis: a prospective study

Abstract

The objective of this study was to establish whether or not patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) using current infection control measures who are nasal carriers of staphylococcus aureus are at risk for the development of S. aureus peritonitis