Peritonitis epidemiology and demographics
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Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
Prevalence of SBP[1]
The prevalence of SBP in cirrhotic patients with ascites admitted to the hospital ranges from 10%-30%.
About 50% of cases are present at the time of hospitalization and 50% develop during the hospitalization.
Mortality rate of SBP
The in-hospital mortality for SBP ranges from 10%-50% depending on various factors.
Overall one-year mortality rate after a first episode of SBP is 30%-93% regardless of its recurrence.
References
- ↑ Bunchorntavakul C, Chamroonkul N, Chavalitdhamrong D (2016). "Bacterial infections in cirrhosis: A critical review and practical guidance". World J Hepatol. 8 (6): 307–21. doi:10.4254/wjh.v8.i6.307. PMC 4766259. PMID 26962397.