The Diagnostic Value of CD11b Expression on Peripheral Blood Neutrophils for Detection of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis

The Diagnostic Value of CD11b Expression on Peripheral Blood Neutrophils for Detection of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis

Background: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is associated with the highest mortality among end-stage cirrhotic liver disease patients. Neutrophil CD11b expression increases on the neutrophil surface within 5 min of exposure to bacteria. Paracentesis remains the only accepted method for accur...

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Main Authors: Olfat M. Hendy, Omkolsoum M. El Haddad, Enas M. Ghoniem, Karema A. Diab, Fatma Omar Khalil, Eman E. Elshemy, Neamat Abdelmageed Abdelmageed, Mohamed H. Attia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Insights
Subjects:
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP)
CD11b
flow cytometer
ascetic fluid
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7422/12/1/3

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