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|Failure of the ascitic fluid to become culture-negative despite of initial antibiotic treatment, appears to be typical of secondary peritonitis due to continuous spillage of organisms into abdominal cavity which requires surgery. | * Ascitic fluid usually became sterile after one dose of antibiotic | ||
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* Failure of the ascitic fluid to become culture-negative despite of initial antibiotic treatment, appears to be typical of secondary peritonitis due to continuous spillage of organisms into abdominal cavity which requires surgery. | |||
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==References== | ==References== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shivani Chaparala M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Differential Diagnosis
Characteristic | Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis | Secondary peritonitis |
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Microorganism |
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Diagnostic Criteria |
SBP is diagnosed in the presence of
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Diagnosed in the presence of
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Follow-up paracentesis |
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