This AASLD Guidance provides a data-supported approach to the management of ascites
and HRS. It differs from the AASLD Guidelines, which are supported by systematic reviews …

Patients with cirrhosis are susceptible to develop infections because of immune dysfunction,
changes in microbiome and increase in bacterial translocation from the gut to systemic …

Background: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is defined as a bacterial infection of the
ascitic fluid without a surgically treatable intra-abdominal infection source. SBP is a …

Purpose This study aimed to describe trends in Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP) resistance in
bloodstream infections (BSI) and to identify risk factors for a hospital-acquired carbapenem …

Abstract In 2023, Chinese Society of Hepatology of Chinese Medical Association convened
a panel of experts to update the Chinese guidelines on the management of ascites and …

Introduction Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a common infection in patients with
cirrhosis and ascites and is associated with significant risk of mortality. Therefore, it is …

Ascitic fluid infection is a serious complication of liver cirrhosis. The distinction between the
more common spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) and the less common secondary …

Cirrhosis is an immune dysfunction state, and as such, patients with cirrhosis are susceptible
to bacterial, fungal, and viral infections. Because of infection, these patients have a …

Patients with cirrhosis have an increased risk of infection and differently from other
complications, that over the years are improving in their outcomes, infections in cirrhotic …

Bacterial infections are the most common trigger of acute decompensation of cirrhosis. The
occurrence of infections in cirrhosis is associated with the development of organ …