The Evolving Challenge of Infections in Cirrhosis
Jasmohan S. Bajaj, Patrick S. Kamath, K. Rajender Reddy
Abstract
Patients with cirrhosis are at increased risk for serious infections, including spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, multidrug-resistant infection, and infection with gut microorganisms. In-hospital mortality exceeds 50%. Empirical antibiotic coverage is used until a precise diagnosis can be made.
Topics & Concepts
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitisCirrhosisMedicineAntibioticsIntensive care medicineMultiple drug resistanceInternal medicineMicrobiologyBiologyLiver Disease and TransplantationLiver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentHepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology