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Peritonitis can be primary or secundary?
Primary peritonitis is an infection of the peritoneum without an evident underlying cause, usually caused by bacteria entering the abdomen through the bloodstream. Secondary peritonitis is caused by an underlying intra-abdominal condition, such as a perforation in the gastrointestinal tract, that leads to contamination of the peritoneal cavity with bacteria from the gut.
What condition is caused by peritonitis?
Tuberculosis peritonitis causes ascites.
What condition is caused by tuberculosis peritonitis?
Tuberculosis peritonitis causes ascites.
What is the potential relationship between appendicitis and peritonitis?
You get peritonitis, once the appendix get burst.
Why is peritonitis acompanied by a great deal of pain?
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum. The main manifestations of peritonitis are acute abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, and abdominal guarding.
What is the most common cause of peritonitis?
The most common cause of peritonitis is a bacterial infection due to a rupture or perforation of the abdominal organs, such as the appendix, stomach, or intestines. This can lead to the release of bacteria and other harmful substances into the peritoneal cavity. Other causes may include secondary infections from conditions like diverticulitis or pancreatitis, as well as primary bacterial infections like spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, typically seen in patients with liver disease. Prompt medical attention is essential to manage peritonitis effectively.
When spilling of contents of hollow organs in the abdomen causes an intense inflammatory reaction called?
Peritonitis
Are bowel sounds present in peritonitis?
Unless there is bowel obstruction, along with the peritonitis, bowel sounds can still be present.
How does the thioglycollate model of peritonitis work?
In the thyoglycollate model of peritonitis, researchers inject thyoglycollate broth into the peritoneal cavities of laboratory animals to induce peritonitis. Then they test their materials to see if they are effective in curing peritonitis.
How do you calculate peritonitis rate?
To calculate the peritonitis rate, divide the number of patients diagnosed with peritonitis by the total number of patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis or abdominal surgery over a specific period. Multiply the result by 100 to express it as a percentage. This provides a clear indication of the incidence of peritonitis within the studied population.
How do say peritonitis in romanian?
peritonita
What describes the inflammation of the peritoneum?
Peritonitis
