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Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in adults: Treatment and prophylaxis - UpToDate

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Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in adults: Management INTRODUCTION Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is an ascitic fluid infection that occurs in the absence of an obvious source of infection (eg, perforated viscus, urinary tract infection). SBP primarily occurs in patients with cirrhosis and ascites but can occur in any patient who has developed ascites. It is usually due to translocation of bacteria from the intestinal lumen. Patients may present with signs and symptoms such as abdominal pain, fever, or altered mental status. However, some patients with SBP are asymptomatic and…

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