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= Definition =
== Definition ==


* Primary infection of the ascitic fluid
* Primary infection of the ascitic fluid, diagnosed by ascites fluid with positive culture or with neutrophil count greater than 250


= Pathophysiology =
== Pathophysiology ==


* Intestinal bacterial overgrowth with increased intestinal permeability leads to translocation to intestinal lymph notes and bloodstream, which results in hematogenous seeding to ascitic fluid
* Intestinal bacterial overgrowth with increased intestinal permeability leads to translocation to intestinal lymph notes and bloodstream, which results in hematogenous seeding to ascitic fluid
* Only occurs in portal hypertension, not in other causes of ascites
* Only occurs in portal hypertension, not in other causes of ascites


= Bacteriology =
== Bacteriology ==


* ''Escherichia coli'' (43%)
* ''Escherichia coli'' (43%)
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** ''Aeromonas hydrophila'', in Korean
** ''Aeromonas hydrophila'', in Korean


= Risk Factors =
== Risk Factors ==


* Previous history of SBP
* Previous history of SBP
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* Child-Pugh class
* Child-Pugh class


= Presentation =
== Presentation ==


* Asymptomatic in 10%
* Asymptomatic in 10%
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* Hypothermia (15%)
* Hypothermia (15%)


= Investigations =
== Investigations ==


* Labs
* Labs
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* Other
* Other


= Management =
== Management ==


* Acute
* Acute
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* Some role for primary prophylaxis, I think?
* Some role for primary prophylaxis, I think?


= Prognosis =
== Prognosis ==


* In-hospital mortality of about 33% in hospital
* In-hospital mortality of about 33% in hospital

Revision as of 15:27, 17 August 2019

Definition

  • Primary infection of the ascitic fluid, diagnosed by ascites fluid with positive culture or with neutrophil count greater than 250

Pathophysiology

  • Intestinal bacterial overgrowth with increased intestinal permeability leads to translocation to intestinal lymph notes and bloodstream, which results in hematogenous seeding to ascitic fluid
  • Only occurs in portal hypertension, not in other causes of ascites

Bacteriology

  • Escherichia coli (43%)
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae (11%)
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae (9%)
  • Other streptococcal species (19%)
  • Enterobacteriaceae (4%)
  • Staphylococcus (3%)
  • Pseudomonas (1%)
  • Miscellaneous (10%)
    • Aeromonas hydrophila, in Korean

Risk Factors

  • Previous history of SBP
  • Upper GI bleed
  • Low sciatic protein
  • Child-Pugh class

Presentation

  • Asymptomatic in 10%
  • Fever (70%)
  • Abdominal pain (60%)
  • Hepatic encephalopathy (50%)
  • Abdominal tenderness, usually without rigidity (50%)
  • Diarrhea (30%)
  • Ileus (30%)
  • Shock (20%)
  • Hypothermia (15%)

Investigations

  • Labs
    • Ascitic fluid for cell count and culture
      • Neutrophil count < 250 rules it out
      • Culture usually monomicrobial
    • Repeat paracentesis at 48h if ongoing concern
  • Imaging
  • Other

Management

  • Acute
    • Ceftriaxone 1-2g IV q24h
  • Chronic
    • Prophylaxis after a single episode
      • Septra SS PO daily
      • Norfloxacin
  • Some role for primary prophylaxis, I think?

Prognosis

  • In-hospital mortality of about 33% in hospital
  • 58% 6-month mortality