peritonitis Flashcards

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what is peritonitis

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it is the inflammation of the peritoneum

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causes of peritonitis

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perforation leading to peritonitis
ascites complication
or in children without ascites
usually because pneumococcal or streptococcal 
TB
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what is chlamydia peritonitis

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complication of pelvic inflammatory disease

RUQ pain, pyrexia, and hepatic rub (ausc)

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