While interest in peritoneal dialysis (PD) is growing in many parts of the world given its patient-centric approach and favorable cost profile, peritonitis remains a major problem. Some risk factors have been identified, but many of these are not modifiable. One that deserves closer scrutiny is hypokalemia, which has been associated with an increased risk for peritonitis.1-3 The impact of treatment of hypokalemia on peritonitis risk has not been previously closely examined.