The most common form of SBP involves ascitic fluid with a positive bacterial culture and a polymorphonuclear (PMN) cell count of ≥ 250/mm 3. About two thirds of ascitic fluid infections belong ...

Background: Ascites and pleural effusion are well recognized complications of pancreatic diseases. Drug therapy of these is limited by high cost, prolonged hospitalization and failure rates ...

Ascites is the buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity, which often develops as a complication of liver disease. However, ...