Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Flashcards
1
Q
Clinical features of SBP
A
ascites
abdominal pain
fever
2
Q
How is SBP diagnosed?
A
paracentesis: neutrophil count > 250
3
Q
What is the most common organism to cause SBP
A
E. coli
4
Q
Management of SBP
A
intravenous cefotaxime
5
Q
When should antibiotic prophylaxis be given to patients with ascites?
A
- had an episode of SBP
- fluid protein <15 g/l and either Child-Pugh score of at least 9 or hepatorenal syndrome
6
Q
What antibiotic is used for SBP prophylaxis
A
Oral ciprofloxacin
7
Q
What is a marker of poor prognosis in SBP
A
Alcoholic liver disease
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