Diagnostic evaluation of leukocyte esterase reagent strip in bedside rapid diagnosis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in cirrhotic patients
Background: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is the most common and serious infection of liver cirrhosis patients with ascites. If not intervened with early antibiotic treatment leads to high morbidity and mortality. Thus, early diagnosis and treatment of SBP are needed for survival. Leukocyt...
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| Language: | English |
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Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara
2023-11-01
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| Series: | Asian Journal of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/54264 |