However this individual had a previous SBP but unfortunately did not continue on her secondary antibiotic prophylaxis. Organisms were identified in 9 of 21 (42%) inpatients with SBP (3 E coli, 3 Klebsiella and 3 Streptococci) but none was identified in the only elective outpatient with SBP. ...
It is alarming to note that doctors do not believe in secondary prophylaxis and do not administer albumin as part of treatment. There is serious need to standardise treatment and prevent improper management that can cause deterioration in liver function rendering them poor candidates for ...
S1807 Higher Rate of SBP Recurrence With Secondary SBP Prophylaxis Compared to SBP Patients With Not on Prophylaxis in a National Cirrhosis Cohort.doi:10.14309/01.ajg.0001036596.37921.c7Silvey, Scott MSSterling, Richard MDFrench, Evan MSPatel, Nilang MD...