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= Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) =
 
= Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) =
   
== Definition ==
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= Definition =
   
 
* Primary infection of the ascitic fluid
 
* Primary infection of the ascitic fluid
   
== Pathophysiology ==
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= 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 ==
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= Bacteriology =
   
 
* ''Escherichia coli'' (43%)
 
* ''Escherichia coli'' (43%)
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** ''Aeromonas hydrophila'', in Korean
 
** ''Aeromonas hydrophila'', in Korean
   
== Risk Factors ==
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= Risk Factors =
   
 
* Previous history of SBP
 
* Previous history of SBP
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* Child-Pugh class
 
* Child-Pugh class
   
== Presentation ==
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= Presentation =
   
 
* Asymptomatic in 10%
 
* Asymptomatic in 10%
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* Hypothermia (15%)
 
* Hypothermia (15%)
   
== Investigations ==
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= Investigations =
   
 
* Labs
 
* Labs
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* Other
 
* Other
   
== Management ==
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= Management =
   
 
* Acute
 
* Acute
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* Some role for primary prophylaxis, I think?
 
* Some role for primary prophylaxis, I think?
   
== Prognosis ==
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= Prognosis =
   
 
* In-hospital mortality of about 33% in hospital
 
* In-hospital mortality of about 33% in hospital
 
* 58% 6-month mortality
 
* 58% 6-month mortality
   
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[[Category:Intra-abdominal infections]]
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Revision as of 21:33, 14 August 2019

Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP)

Definition

  • Primary infection of the ascitic fluid

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