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Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP)

Diagnosis and management of SBP in cirrhosis.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 30 August 2025
HepatologyInfectious Diseases

Clinical Guidelines

Cirrhosis in over 16s: assessment and management (NICE guideline NG50)
National
CKS: Cirrhosis - Management
National
EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines for the management of patients with decompensated cirrhosis
National
EASL clinical practice guidelines on the management of ascites, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, and hepatorenal syndrome in cirrhosis
National
NICE guideline NG50: Cirrhosis in over 16s: assessment and management
National
NICE guideline NG50: Cirrhosis in over 16s: assessment and management
National

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • How should I interpret the results of a diagnostic paracentesis in a patient suspected of having SBP?Updated: 8/17/2025
  • What is the recommended antibiotic regimen for the treatment of SBP in patients with cirrhosis?Updated: 8/17/2025
  • When should I consider referring a patient with SBP to secondary care for further management?Updated: 8/17/2025
  • What are the guidelines for prophylaxis against SBP in patients with advanced liver disease?Updated: 8/17/2025
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