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Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a substantial contributor to global mortality, requiring interventions like kidney transplantation and dialysis. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) has emerged as an effective dialytic modality despite the susceptibility to peritonitis. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of peritonitis among PD patients, elucidating pivotal factors affecting its occurrence, causative bacterial agents, and treatment outcomes (mortality rates, removal of the Tenckhoff catheter, and switch to hemodialysis).

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Background: In Vietnam, dengue fever is a major health concern, yet comprehensive information on its economic costs is lacking. The present study investigated treatment costs associated with dengue fever from the perspective of health care provision.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted between January 2013 and December 2015 in Cu Chi General Hospital.

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