Pathogenic microorganism DNA high-throughput genetic sequencing was used to diagnose peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis as an infection with mycobacterium tuberculosis

Abstract Peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis is a serious complication of peritoneal dialysis, and prevention and treatment of peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis are important to improve the long-term survival and quality of life of patients. However, peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection is relatively rare and not easily diagnosed. Here, we present a case of peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis infected by Mycobacterium tuberculosis identified by pathogenic microbial DNA high-throughput genetic sequencing. This case suggested that pathogenic microorganism high-throughput genetic sequencing could be considered to improve the detection rate of pathogenic microorganisms in patients with complex conditions, and then targeted drugs could be selected for treatment as early as possible based on the test results so that the patient's condition could be improved as soon as possible.