Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis among adult patients with ascites attending Korle-bu Teaching Hospital
Background: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is one of the most common and life-threatening complications of ascites, mostly in patients with cirrhotic ascites and children with nephrotic syndrome. Recognition and prompt treatment of this condition is essential to prevent serious morbidity an...
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Language: | English |
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Ghana Medical Association
2019-03-01
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Series: | Ghana Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | http://ghanamedj.org/articles/March2019/6%20Spontaneous%20Bacterial.pdf |