Ascitic fluid infection without an evident intra-abdominal surgically treatable source
Typically occurs in patients with cirrhosis and ascites with signs and symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, or altered mental status
Dever, J., Sheikh, M. (2015) Review article: spontaneous bacterial peritonitis-bacteriology, diagnosis, treatment, risk factors and prevention. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics: 41(11) 1116-1131.
Alaniz, C., regal, R. (2009) Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis: A review of Treatment Options. P&T. 34(4) : 204-210.
Runyon, B., Lindor, K., Robson, K. 2020. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in adults: Treatment and prophylaxis. UptoDate. Accessed April 2021. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/spontaneous-bacterial-peritonitis-in-adults-treatment-and-prophylaxis?search=spontaneous%20bacterial%20peritonitis&source=searchresult&selectedTitle=1~72&usagetype=default&display_rank=1