1
Q
What is peritonitis?
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•Inflammation of the peritoneum (the lining of the abdomen)
2
Q
what causes localised peritonitis?
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•Localised peritonitis is caused by underlying organ inflammation (e.g. appendicitis or cholecystitis)
3
Q
What causes general peritonitis?
A
•Generalised peritonitis is caused by perforation of an abdominal organ (e.g. perforated duodenal ulcer or ruptured appendix)
4
Q
What causes spontaneous bacterial peritonitis?
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•Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is associated with spontaneous infection of ascites in cirrhotic liver disease, is treated with antibiotics and carries a poor prognosis
