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Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.

A Koulaouzidis1, S Bhat, A Karagiannidis

  • 1Gastroenterology Department, Warrington General Hospital, Cheshire, UK. akoulaouzidis@hotmail.com

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|June 7, 2007
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Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is an infection of ascitic fluid. Early diagnosis via ascitic fluid analysis and prompt antibiotic treatment, followed by prophylaxis, are crucial for managing SBP in patients with ascites.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a serious infection in patients with ascites.
  • Its incidence ranges from 7-30%, even with prompt diagnosis and treatment.
  • SBP requires specific diagnostic and management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnostic procedures for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
  • To discuss current treatment options and prophylaxis strategies for SBP.
  • To highlight the importance of timely intervention in managing SBP.

Main Methods:

  • Review of ascitic fluid analysis, including paracentesis.
  • Comparison of automated cell counters with manual white blood cell counts.

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  • Evaluation of leucocyte reagent strips (dipsticks) as a diagnostic tool.
  • Emphasis on the necessity of inoculating ascitic fluid samples in blood culture bottles.

    • Main Results:

    • Ascitic paracentesis is the primary diagnostic method for SBP.
    • Automated cell counters offer comparable accuracy to manual methods for white blood cell counts.
    • Leucocyte reagent strips present a viable alternative diagnostic approach.
    • Inoculation of fluid samples into blood culture bottles is essential for complete examination.

    Conclusions:

    • Prompt diagnosis and treatment of SBP are vital.
    • Third-generation cephalosporins or oral quinolones are current treatment mainstays.
    • Long-term antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended after a single SBP episode to prevent recurrence.