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[Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis].

M B Jacobsen1, A Bjøorneklett, E Schrumpf

  • 1Medisinsk avdeling A, Rikshospitalet, Oslo.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|January 20, 1992
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Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is increasingly diagnosed with improved survival. Key features include worsening ascites and liver function abnormalities, necessitating prompt antibiotic treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a serious complication of advanced liver disease.
  • Increasing reports suggest improved survival rates for SBP patients.

Observation:

  • Five patients with SBP presented with worsening ascites and unexpected liver function derangement.
  • Key diagnostic indicators include ascitic fluid polymorphonuclear cell count and blood culture inoculation.

Findings:

  • Prompt antibiotic therapy is crucial for managing SBP.
  • Cefotaxime monotherapy demonstrated safety and efficacy.
  • Aminoglycosides should be avoided due to nephrotoxicity in liver failure patients.

Implications:

  • Early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic selection can improve SBP patient outcomes.

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  • Understanding predisposing factors and diagnostic markers aids in clinical management.
  • This study highlights cefotaxime as a preferred empiric treatment for SBP.