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Higher Rate of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Recurrence With Secondary Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Prophylaxis Compared With No Prophylaxis in 2 National Cirrhosis Cohorts.
Am J Gastroenterol
September 2024
Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University and Richmond Virginia Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzes the changing patterns and effectiveness of secondary spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SecSBPPr) prophylaxis in veterans who survived their first SBP episode between 2009-2019.
- It found that around 54% of the veterans were prescribed SecSBPPr, but this treatment increased the risk of SBP recurrence by 63-68%, along with a notable rise in fluoroquinolone resistance.
- The authors suggest that due to the increased risks, there should be a reevaluation of the use of secondary prophylaxis in patients with liver cirrhosis.