Microbial epidemiology; risk factors and outcome of SBP in cirrhotic patients with ascites
T Reiberger, P Schwabl, T Bucsics, K Soucek, BA Payer, A Blacky, A Hirschl, A Ferlitsch, M Peck-Radosavljevic · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2012 · Heft 05
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Background: Development of ascites indicates hepatic decompensation in patients with liver cirrhosis. Risk factors for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) should be investigated. Since microbial epidemiology may vary across Europe, country specific data for recommendations for antibacterial therapy/prophylaxis should be obtained. Methods: Demographic, laboratory, and clinical data of all cirrhotic patients undergoing diagnostic/therapeutic paracentesis at the Medical University of Vienna between 2005–2010 were recorded. Bacterial/Fungal species were assessed by cultures of ascitic fluid. At the time of abstr…
