peritonitis Flashcards
1
Q
what is peritonitis
A
it is the inflammation of the peritoneum
2
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causes of peritonitis
A
perforation leading to peritonitis ascites complication or in children without ascites usually because pneumococcal or streptococcal TB
3
Q
what is chlamydia peritonitis
A
complication of pelvic inflammatory disease
RUQ pain, pyrexia, and hepatic rub (ausc)