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Peritonitis is inflammation of the localized or generalized peritoneum, the lining of the inner wall of the abdomen and cover of the abdominal organs. [2] Symptoms may include severe pain, swelling of the abdomen , fever, or weight loss.
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is the development of a bacterial infection in the peritoneum, despite the absence of an obvious source for the infection. [1] It is specifically an infection of the ascitic fluid – an increased volume of peritoneal fluid. [2] Ascites is most commonly a complication of cirrhosis of the liver. [1]
Tertiary peritonitis (also known as recurrent peritonitis) is the inflammation of the peritoneum which persists for 48 hours after a surgery that has been successfully carried out in adequate surgical conditions. [1] [2] [3] Tertiary peritonitis is usually the most delayed and severe consequence of nosocomial intra-abdominal
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Streptococcus bovis is a group of strains of Gram-positive bacteria, originally described as a species, [5] [6] that in humans is associated with urinary tract infections, endocarditis, sepsis, [7] and colorectal cancer. [8] S. bovis is commonly found in the alimentary tract of cattle, sheep, and other ruminants, [9] and may cause ruminal acidosis.
All develop over two to four hours and last anywhere from six hours to five days. Most attacks involve fever. [12] Abdominal attacks, featuring abdominal pain, affect the whole abdomen with all signs of peritonitis (inflammation of abdominal lining), and acute abdominal pain like appendicitis.
They do not typically occur in those who have had a tonsillectomy. [1] Diagnosis is usually based on the symptoms. [1] Medical imaging may be done to rule out complications. [1] Treatment is by removing the pus, antibiotics, sufficient fluids, and pain medication. [1] Steroids may also be useful. [1] Admission to hospital is generally not ...
Summer 2017 has already been declared an especially bad season for ticks due to the mild winter and growing deer and mice populations.. Amid mounting fears over the potentially deadly diseases the ...