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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]
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).
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, hepatorenal syndrome, low blood sodium [3] [4] Causes: Liver cirrhosis, cancer, heart failure, tuberculosis, pancreatitis, blockage of the hepatic vein [4] Diagnostic method: Physical exam, ultrasound, CT scan [3] Treatment: Low-salt diet, medications, draining the fluid [3] Medication: Spironolactone ...
DJ Steve Wright died from acute peritonitis and a perforated gastric peptic ulcer.
Treatment is directed towards decreasing portal hypertension itself or in the management of its acute and chronic complications. [7] Complications include ascites, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis , variceal hemorrhage, hepatic encephalopathy , hepatorenal syndrome , and cardiomyopathy .
A count of 250 neutrophils per ml or higher is considered diagnostic for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. Cultures of the fluid can be taken, but the yield is approximately 40% (72–90% if blood culture bottles are used). Empiric antibiotics are typically started when spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is highly suspected.
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