Guidelines
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis

Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis

Definition

Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is an ascitic fluid infection without an evident intra-abdominal source, most often in patients with liver cirrhosis and ascites

Microbiology

Additional Information

Guideline originally sourced from Island Health and adapted by Joseph Brant Hospital

  • Pericleous M, Sarnowski A, Moore A, et al. The clinical management of abdominal ascites, spontaneous bacterial peritonitits and hepatorenal syndrome: a review of current guidelines and recommendations. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016;28(3):e10-8.

  • The Johns Hopkins University (2020) John Hopkins ABX Guide (1.27) [Mobile App] Retrieved from: www.hopkinsguides.com

  • Antimicrobial Therapy Inc (2020) The Sanford Guide (4.2) [Mobile App] Retrieved from: www.sanfordguide.com/

Approved June 2020