137.1.0.2 1ïžâ£ Primary Peritonitis (SBP)
137.1.0.2.1 Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
- å€ cirrhotic ascites (~ 10% admitted cirrhotic)
- Without obvious source â translocation from gut
- Single organism: E. coli > Klebsiella > S. pneumoniae > Enterococcus
- Diagnosis:
- Ascitic fluid PMN ⥠250/ΌL (paracentesis)
- Culture positive (~ 60% only)
- Treatment:
- Ceftriaxone 2 g IV daily à 5 days
- Albumin 1.5 g/kg day 1 + 1 g/kg day 3 (prevent hepatorenal syndrome)
- Prophylaxis:
- Primary: norfloxacin / ciprofloxacin for high-risk cirrhosis (äœ protein, varices bleeding, prior SBP)
- Rifaximin alternative