Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis among Cirrhotic Patients: Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics, and Outcomes

Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis among Cirrhotic Patients: Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics, and Outcomes

(1) Background: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a feared complication of liver cirrhosis. We investigated the prevalence of SBP, positive ascitic fluid cultures, and risk factors for mortality. (2) Methods: A retrospective analysis of all patients with cirrhosis hospitalized or in follow-...

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Main Authors: Naim Abu-Freha, Tal Michael, Liat Poupko, Asia Estis-Deaton, Muhammad Aasla, Omar Abu-Freha, Ohad Etzion, Lior Nesher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
cirrhosis
SBP
multidrug resistance
mortality
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/1/227

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