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Central venous catheter infection-induced Henoch-Schönlein purpura in a patient on hemodialysis

Renal Failure, ISSN: 1525-6049, Vol: 36, Issue: 7, Page: 1145-1147
2014
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A 69-year-old man, who had been dialyzed using a permanent central venous catheter for 2 years, presented with Henoch-Schönlein purpura and positive perinuclear anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (p-ANCA). He was diagnosed with catheter-related infection by Staphylococcus aureus. After administration of antibiotic and steroid therapy, purpura disappeared and p-ANCA gradually became negative. This case supports the conclusion that infection can be pathogenesis of the vasculitis, including ANCA-positive HSP. Additionally, impregnation of catheters with antibiotics can be an effective treatment for catheter infections. © 2014 Informa Healthcare USA, Inc. All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or part not permitted.

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