Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum, the tissue that lines the inner wall of your abdomen and covers and supports most of your abdominal organs. Peritonitis is usually caused by infection ...

Peritonitis is a condition of the peritoneum that typically occurs following a bacterial infection. The perioneum is the moist tissue around the inside of the stomach wall. Peritonitis is a serious ...

Six episodes of pneumococcal peritonitis in five patients with postnecrotic cirrhosis, portal hypertension and ascites are reported. This diagnosis must be considered when fever or abdominal ...

Peritonitis is inflammation of the tissue that covers your inner abdominal wall and the organs in your abdomen. Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin layer of tissue covering the ...

BOSTON—Fungal peritonitis has a worse prognosis than bacterial peritonitis in patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD), according to a study. It is associated with higher rates of catheter removal, ...

An episode of CAPD peritonitis is usually caused by a single pathogen, Dr. Gokal said. The causative organism is often a gram-positive coccus originating from the normal flora of the patient’s skin.

Tuberculous peritonitis is a bacterial infection that affects the peritoneum. It commonly causes abdominal pain and fever, but symptoms may also include weight loss, tiredness, and a loss of appetite.

Tuberculous peritonitis occurs when tuberculosis (TB) spreads to the protective lining of your abdomen. This can cause abdominal pain and swelling, but early antibiotic treatment can help. Tuberculous ...