hepatic and biliary disorders
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP)
Introduction
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is infection of ascitic fluid without an apparent source. Manifestations may include fever, malaise, and symptoms of ascites and worsening hepatic failure. Diagnosis is by examination of ascitic fluid. Treatment is withcefotaximeor another antibiotic. (See also Ascites .) SBP is particularly common in ascites caused by Cirrhosis . This infection can cause serious sequelae or death. The most common bacteria causing SBP are gram-negative 