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July 01, 2004; Volume 71, Issue 7

    Nizar N. Zein

  • Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis: Recent data on incidence and treatment

    Mansour A. Parsi, MD, Ashish Atreja, MD and Nizar N. Zein, MD
    • Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine July 2004, 71 (7) 569-576;
    • Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is more common than previously thought. Cirrhotic patients with ascites are particularly susceptible. When it is discovered, something must be done quickly.