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What is the antifungal prophylaxis regimen that you use in patients on peritoneal dialysis who are receiving antibiotics?

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Nephrology · UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)

Data indicates that either nystatin (500,000 U qid) or fluconazole (200 mg q48 hours) is effective in minimizing the risk of fungal peritonitis in PD patients being treated with antibiotics. See the most recent ISPD guidelines (Kam-Tao Li et al., PMID 35264029) for details. As there is less risk of ...

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