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