Microbial epidemiology in cirrhotic patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in Vienna
P Schwabl, K Soucek, T Bucsics, M Mandorfer, A Blacky, AM Hirschl, A Ferlitsch, M Trauner, M Peck-Radosavljevic, T Reiberger · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2013 · Heft 05
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Introduction: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is associated with high mortality in cirrhotic patients with ascites. Since microbial epidemiology may vary across Europe, specific data on isolated species patients with SBP are crucial for therapeutic recommendations. Methodology: Clinical and laboratory data of cirrhotic patients undergoing paracentesis at the Medical University of Vienna between 2006 – 2011 were recorded. Ascitic fluid was analysed including hematocrit, polymorphic nuclear (PMN) cell count, protein concentration, and aerobic/anaerobic cultures. SBP was defined as a PMN > 250/µL. Results:…
