What is Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis?
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is an infection which occurs in some patients with ascites, a condition in which fluid accumulates in the abdomen. It tends to occur most commonly in patients with cirrhosis, and the condition can radically complicate the liver condition, leading to severe problems for the patient. Like other forms of peritonitis, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is treated as a medical emergency, requiring prompt treatment and intervention for the best possible outcome.
