…should undergo a diagnostic paracentesis , because spontaneous bacterial peritonitis often lacks abdominal pain and peritonism and instead presents as encephalopathy, renal failure or simply deterioration…

…topical steroids in high doses can also cause systemic suppression. Corticosteroids mask fever and peritonitis. The abdomen of a patient on corticosteroids can be silent…

…125 mg × 3 10 days Abdomen Diagnosis Agent Dose Duration : : : : Peritonitis piperacillin–tazobactam 4 g × 3 IV 4 days if source control has been achieved…