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  2. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis - Wikipedia

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    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]

  3. Peritonitis - Wikipedia

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    Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a peculiar form of peritonitis occurring in the absence of an obvious source of contamination. It occurs in people with ascites , including children. Intra-peritoneal dialysis predisposes to peritoneal infection (sometimes named "primary peritonitis" in this context).

  4. Ascites - Wikipedia

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    Complications can include spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. [3] In the developed world, the most common cause is liver cirrhosis. [4] Other causes include cancer, heart failure, tuberculosis, pancreatitis, and blockage of the hepatic vein. [4]

  5. Intra-abdominal infection - Wikipedia

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    Primary peritonitis is the diffuse bacterial infection of the peritoneum while the integrity of the gastrointestinal tract is preserved (in cases of ascites); secondary peritonitis is the infection of peritoneum where the integrity of gastrointestinal tract is compromised; tertiary peritonitis is reinfection of peritoneum 48 hours after ...

  6. Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's ... - AOL

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    The latter has been linked to infections such as peritonitis and ... The FDA also noted that although company blamed the "root cause" of the P. yeei bacteria was due to a "laboratory error," no ...

  7. Tertiary peritonitis - Wikipedia

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    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

  8. Streptococcus bovis - Wikipedia

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    S. bovis is commonly found in the alimentary tract of cattle, sheep, and other ruminants, [9] and may cause ruminal acidosis. [10] [11] It is also associated with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, a frequent complication occurring in patients affected by cirrhosis. [12] Equivalence with Streptococcus equinus has been contested. [4]

  9. It's Cold & Flu Season: Here's How to Tell if Your Senior ...

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    Pneumonia can be caused by a buildup of bacteria, viruses, or fungi in the lungs. There are several types of bacteria that can cause pneumonia, some typical and some atypical. Any virus that can ...