Pneumococci and staphylococci are the most common organisms. A physical examination of the abdomen reveals tenderness to touch. An abdominal X-ray is abnormal. The goal of treatment is cure of the infection. The antibiotic chosen will be one that is specific to the organism recovered in cultures of blood or peritoneal fluid.
Most patients recover uneventfully.
Your Health Care Provider Call your health care provider if you receive peritoneal dialysis treatments and develop symptoms of peritonitis . Prevention Careful technique when performing peritoneal dialysis may reduce the risk of inadvertently introducing bacteria during the procedure. Some cases are not preventable. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.