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Peritonitis - spontaneous - Prevention

Alternative Names

Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP)

Prevention:

In patients with peritoneal catheters, sterile techniques should be closely followed. In cases of liver failure, antibiotics may be used to prevent recurrences of peritonitis.

  • Reviewed last on: 11/14/2006
  • Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.