Table 2 Demographic data and culture results of peritoneal dialysis patients
Patient number (n) | 71 |
|---|---|
Dialysate white blood cell count (/μL) | 2722 ± 414 |
Dialysate polymorphonuclear cells (%) | 82.1 ± 13.1 |
CP:CN (Reference method) (n) | 58:13 |
CP:CN (C&W method) (n) | 66: 5 |
Double negative by two methods (%, n) | 5.6% (4/71) |
Same pathogens in CP by both methods (%, n) | 93.1% (54/58) |
Different pathogens in CP by both methods (%, n) | 4.2% (3/71) |