Utility of the multistix 10 SG® reagent strips in the diagnosis of peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis [Utilidad de las tiras reactivas multistix 10 SG® en el diagnóstico de peritonitis en diálisis peritoneal]

Introduction: Peritoneal infection is a common complication in peritoneal dialysis, which determined a significant morbidity and mortality. Usually the diagnosis is established by clinical signs and symptoms, cloudy effluent and positive culture. Sometimes the symptoms are not evident, the leukocyte