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Clostridium Perfringens as a Rare Cause of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a serious complication in individuals with liver cirrhosis and ascites. In this case report, we present an unusual cause of SBP in loculated ascites caused by an uncommon bacterium, Clostridium perfringens. Although SBP is typically associated with certain common pathogens, it is important to recognize that less frequent organisms can also trigger it. C. perfringens is typically associated with other environmental sources, but in this instance, the infection’s origin was suspected to be either nosocomial, from prior paracentesis, or due to a microscopic bowel perforation that was undetectable on imaging. Remarkably, the patient responded well with an improvement of symptoms, and the ascitic fluid bacterial growth resolved on subsequent cultures.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.68363

Authors: Javier E Canahuati Escobar, Dean Hasan, Roy L Dennis, Mohamed Faris

Institution: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Liver Disease and Transplantation

Subfield: Hepatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402100660