J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2009;24(9):1494-1503. With the application of molecular approaches, efforts towards measuring the bacterial load using DNA in SBP patients have recently been made.

Newer indications in cirrhotic patients include preventing hepatorenal syndrome in those with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, and treating established hepatorenal syndrome in conjunction with ...

Several guidelines have been published on the use of prophylactic antibiotic therapy for both primary and secondary episodes of SBP. The World Gastroenterology Organization's guideline for the ...

Peritonitis commonly occurs due to bacterial infection following any rupture (perforation) in the abdomen, colon, appendix or as a complication of other medical conditions. Symptoms include ...