title: Peritonitis from urogenital conditions.
abstract: Peritonitis from urogenital causes is rarely reported in small animal patients. When it occurs, however, it is often life-threatening. Rapid recognition that peritonitis exists, identification of the infecting organisms, and appropriate antibiotic therapy are critical to survival. Aggressive medical and surgical therapy for peritonitis are needed, and the best course of treatment remains to be determined.
authors.affiliation: College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh 27606.
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Hardie
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004285:Dogs; D052776:Female Urogenital Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D052801:Male Urogenital Diseases; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*