Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis: recent data on incidence and treatment.
Recent studies have shown that spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is more common than previously thought among patients admitted to the hospital with cirrhotic ascites. Other recent studies have clarified which antibiotic regimens are most successful for treatment and prevention, often shortening the duration of treatment. Still, the prognosis is poor and recurrence of SBP is common.
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA. parsim@ccf.org
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D001201:Ascites / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D001202:Ascitic Fluid / Q000382:microbiology; D002439:Cefotaxime / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016905:Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007769:Lactams / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications*; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D013997:Time Factors
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D007769:Lactams; D002439:Cefotaxime