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protein in peritoneal fluid; protein in ascites fluid

Clinical significance: increased risk for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis if: - protein in ascites fluid < 1.5 g/dL in conjuction with - serum sodium <= 130 mg/dL - serum creatinine >= 1.2 mg/dL - serum urea nitrogen >= 25 mg/dL - serum bilirubin >= 3 mg/dL - Child's class B or C cirrhosis [1] Management: - primary prophylaxis with ciprofloxacin if increased risk for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis [1]

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peritoneal fluid

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globulin in peritoneal fluid protein in peritoneal dialysis fluid

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protein in body fluid

References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 18, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2018