Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a common and serious complication of cirrhosis, with gram-negative bacteria being the culprit in most cases. SBP secondary to . is rare. Here, we report a case of SBP in a patient with decompensated cirrhosis, diagnosed via paracentesis coupled with ascitic fluid analysis and culture. A high index of suspicion must be maintained for atypical causes of SBP, with prompt initiation of treatment.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8175418 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.15432 | DOI Listing |
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