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World J Hepatol. May 27, 2012; 4(5): 158-168
Published online May 27, 2012. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v4.i5.158
Published online May 27, 2012. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v4.i5.158
Figure 1 The outline of bacterial infection in cirrhotic patients.
SBP: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis; SBEM: Spontaneous bacterial empyema; PSC: Primary sclerosing cholangitis.
Figure 2 Proposed pathogenesis and consequences of bacterial infections in cirrhotic patients.
GI: Gastroenterology; RES: Reticuloendothelial system; ARDS: Acute respiratory distress syndrome; DIC: Disseminated intravascular coagulation.
- Citation: Bunchorntavakul C, Chavalitdhamrong D. Bacterial infections other than spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in cirrhosis. World J Hepatol 2012; 4(5): 158-168
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v4/i5/158.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v4.i5.158