Third-Generation Cephalosporin-Resistant Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis: A single-Centre Experience and Summary of Existing Studies
oleh: Jennifer Chaulk, Michelle Carbonneau, Hina Qamar, Adam Keough, Hsiu-Ju Chang, Mang Ma, Deepali Kumar, Puneeta Tandon
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01 |
Deskripsi
BACKGROUND: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is the most prevalent bacterial infection in patients with cirrhosis. Although studies from Europe have reported significant rates of resistance to third-generation cephalosporins, there are limited SBP-specific data from centres in North America.