The high prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes peritonitis in cirrhotic patients of an Egyptian Medical Center
Summary: Background: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a potentially lethal complication of cirrhosis. It is probably the most characteristic infectious complication of cirrhosis. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the bacterial and fungal causes of SBP in Egyptian population. Furt...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2011-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Infection and Public Health |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034111000487 |