Peritonitis
d) Anaerobes are the causative organisms in spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
What our notes say
- d) Anaerobes are the causative organisms in spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (Internal Medicine CAT 1 (MBIM 6112), 2019/2020: gastroenterology and hepatology,)
- A polymorphonuclear count of more than 250 cells/microlitre is highly suggestive of bacterial peritonitis (Paediatrics end of second semester exam (MBPE 4300): 4 October 2022, cardiology,)
- Acute bacterial peritonitis is a common complication in patients with ascites (Paediatrics main exam (MBPE 4300): 24 January 2022, Paper One, 100 MCQs, 2 short)
- Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is a common complication. (Paediatrics main exam (MBPE 4300): 24 January 2022, Paper One, 100 MCQs, 2 short)
- Resuscitate with fluids, a nasogastric tube and a urinary catheter, and operate if there are signs of strangulation, peritonitis or failure to settle. (Surgery Question Bank: 12 Clinical MCQs)
- Infections (loss of immunoglobulin and complement), especially peritonitis and cellulitis by encapsulated organisms. (Paediatrics and Child Health end of semester examination (MBPE): 10 January 2023)
Study material on Peritonitis
- Year 6 Gynaecology CAT 1 (MBOG 6511): 13 December 2019, 4 short answers and 16 MCQs
- Endocrinology and Gastroenterology Question Bank: 12 Clinical MCQs
- Abortion and miscarriage
- Gastrointestinal and liver
- CNS & Abdominal Exam: Clinical Techniques, History & Neurology
- GASTROINTESTINAL PATHOLOGY (Part 2)