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In [[medicine]], [[spontaneous bacterial peritonitis]] is a form of peritonitis that occurs in patient with [[ascites]].<ref>[[ICD9]]: {{ICD9|567.23}}</ref>
In [[medicine]], [[spontaneous bacterial peritonitis]] is a form of peritonitis that occurs in patient with [[ascites]].<ref>[[ICD9]]: {{ICD9|567.23}}</ref>
==Etiology/cause==
[[Proton pump inhibitor]]s may be associated with SBP.<ref name="pmid19337238">{{cite journal |author=Bajaj JS, Zadvornova Y, Heuman DM, ''et al.'' |title=Association of proton pump inhibitor therapy with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in cirrhotic patients with ascites |journal=Am. J. Gastroenterol. |volume=104 |issue=5 |pages=1130–4 |year=2009 |month=May |pmid=19337238 |doi=10.1038/ajg.2009.80 |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ajg.2009.80 |issn=}}</ref>


==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==

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In medicine, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is a form of peritonitis that occurs in patient with ascites.[1]

Etiology/cause

Proton pump inhibitors may be associated with SBP.[2]

Diagnosis

On physical examination, most patients have mild abdominal pain.[3]

The impression of the physician performing the physical examination may not be accurate:[3]

Regarding individual signs and symptoms:

Treatment

The role of antibiotics is not clear as "oral quinolones could be considered an option for those with less severe manifestations".[4]

References