Despite advanced connectology of peritoneal dialysis (PD) equipment and improved patient education.

Despite advanced connectology of peritoneal dialysis (PD) equipment and improved patient education, peritonitis continues to be a point in dispute for many patients on PD and is associated with increased hospitalization rates and modality failure. In addition, it may lead to decreased residual renal function, membrane failure with los of ultrafiltration, anemia, increased albumin los and increased risk of death (Piraino, 1998) Exit site infections (ESIs) and/or funnel infections often precede an episode of peritonitis and are significant as they may lead to peritonitis and PD catheter removal (Piraino, 1996) most numerous episodes of peritonitis and ESIs can decipher with prompt identification, appropriate