Bacterial infections in cirrhosis: A critical review and practical guidance

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World J Hepatol. Feb 28, 2016; 8(6): 307-321
Published online Feb 28, 2016. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v8.i6.307

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Figure 1 Pathogenesis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and bacteremia (reproduced from Bonnel et al[1]. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2011; 9: 729. With permission). SBP: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis; RES: Reticuloendothelial system; IV: Intravenous.

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Figure 2 Algorithm for the management of cirrhotic patients with suspicious for ascitic fluid infection (adapted from Bonnel et al[1]. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2011; 9: 732. With permission). PMN: Polymorphonuclear cells; SBP: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis; ATB: Antibiotics; CNNA: Culture-negative neutrocytic ascites; MNB: Monobacterial non-neutrocytic bacterascites; LDH: Lactate dehydrogenase; CEA: Carcinoembryonic antigen; ALP: Alkaline phosphatase; ULN: Upper limit of normal; FU: Follow-up; C/S: Culture.

Citation: Bunchorntavakul C, Chamroonkul N, Chavalitdhamrong D. Bacterial infections in cirrhosis: A critical review and practical guidance. World J Hepatol 2016; 8(6): 307-321
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v8.i6.307