Liver Cirrhosis Complicated by Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Caused by the <i>Burkholderia cepacia</i> Complex
Abstract
A 79-year-old man with underlying alcoholic liver cirrhosis presented with complaints of a fever, abdominal pain, and difficulty walking. A diagnostic work-up revealed liver atrophy and chylous ascites, and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) was diagnosed based on the cell and neutrophil counts. The Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) was detected on blood and ascitic fluid cultures. Although broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy was initiated,...
Paper Details
Title
Liver Cirrhosis Complicated by Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Caused by the <i>Burkholderia cepacia</i> Complex
Published Date
Nov 1, 2021
Journal
Volume
60
Issue
21
Pages
3435 - 3440
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