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[The microflora of the peritoneal exudate in patients with disseminated peritonitis]

Zhurnal Mikrobiologii, Epidemiologii I Immunobiologii
|September 1, 1993
PubMed

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This study analyzed peritoneal exudate microflora in peritonitis patients. Enterobacteria were common in diffuse peritonitis, while Bacteroides dominated general peritonitis, showing varied antibiotic sensitivities.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Peritonitis, an inflammation of the peritoneum, can be classified as diffuse or general.
  • Understanding the microbial landscape and antibiotic susceptibility in peritoneal infections is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the dominant microorganisms in peritoneal exudate for diffuse and general peritonitis.
  • To determine the sensitivity of isolated bacteria to key antimicrobial agents.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of peritoneal exudate microflora from 11 patients with diffuse peritonitis and 39 with general peritonitis.
  • Culturing and identification of microorganisms.
  • Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of isolated strains.

Main Results:

  • Enterobacteria were the predominant microorganisms in diffuse peritonitis.
  • Bacteroides species were most prevalent in general peritonitis.
  • Enterobacteria showed high sensitivity to ciprofloxacin and claforan.
  • Bacteroides demonstrated sensitivity to ciprofloxacin, although 15.4% of strains exhibited resistance.

Conclusions:

  • Microbial patterns in peritoneal exudate differ between diffuse and general peritonitis.
  • Ciprofloxacin is effective against both Enterobacteria and Bacteroides, but resistance in Bacteroides necessitates careful consideration.

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