Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis among adult patients with ascites attending Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.

Conclusion: SBP is common among patients with ascites admitted at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Jaundice, encephalopathy and low blood pressure are highly suggestive of SBP and diagnostic paracentesis should be done immediately on admission to confirm the diagnosis. Funding: None. PMID: 31138942 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Ghana Medical Journal - Category: African Health Tags: Ghana Med J Source Type: research