Fig. 4

Multivariate Cox model for peritonitis-free survival due to all germs, and to handled germs (individual-level analysis). HR: hazard ratio, 95%CI: 95% confidence interval, BMI: body mass index, RRT: renal replacement therapy, PD: peritoneal dialysis, CCI: Charlson comorbidity index, CAPD: continuous ambulatory PD, APD: automated PD. Handled germs are cocci Gram positive germs excluding Enterococcus and Streptococcus agalactiae.