Table 1.
Characteristics of patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis
| Patient | Sex | Age, y | Neutrophils, cells/lavage | Aspirin | Gram staining | Microbiologic analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 83 | 1.9 × 105 | No | N/A | N/A (stable) |
| 2 | M | 62 | 1.2 × 105 | No | N/A | N/A (stable) |
| 3 | M | 62 | 0 | Yes | N/A | N/A (stable) |
| 4 | M | 62 | 0 | Yes | N/A | N/A (stable) |
| 5 | F | 66 | 2.1 × 109 | No | Negative | Proteus vulgaris |
| 6 | M | 69 | 3.5 × 107 | Yes | Negative | Klebsiella |
| 7 | M | 55 | 1.1 × 1010 | No | Negative | Escherichia coli |
| 8 | M | 69 | 1.4 × 1010 | Yes | Positive | Hemolytic streptococcus |
| 9 | M | 75 | 1.1 × 1010 | Yes | Positive | Hemolytic streptococcus |
| 10 | M | 61 | 1.2 × 1010 | No | Positive | Corynebacterium |