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metadata.dc.type: | Artigo de Periódico |
Title: | Current aspects of antibiotic prophylaxis for upper gastrointestinal bleeding in cirrhosis patients |
Other Titles: | Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases |
Authors: | Almeida, Delvone Paraná, Raymundo |
metadata.dc.creator: | Almeida, Delvone Paraná, Raymundo |
Abstract: | Bacterial infection is a common complication in cirrhotic patients. The portal hypertension as well as the immune depression observed in these patients can explain this high incidence of bacterial infection. Because of the high probability of cirrhotic patients to develop infections, antibiotic prophylaxis is warranted in some conditions, such as upper gastrointestinal bleeding or after spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. Nevertheless, antibiotic prophylaxis is not widely recommended for cirrhotic patients. |
Keywords: | Antibiotic prophylaxis Cirrhotics Bacterial infections |
Publisher: | The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Contexto Publishing |
URI: | http://www.repositorio.ufba.br/ri/handle/ri/6749 |
Issue Date: | Oct-2002 |
Appears in Collections: | Artigo Publicado em Periódico (Faculdade de Medicina) |
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