1. of culture negative, but probable SPB,'` Runyon and Hoefs reported 18 episodes of culture negative neutrocytic ascites,' with many similarities to SBP. Subsequently, SBP and culture negative neutrocytic asites have been reported in many conditions."2 Patients with alcoholic cirrhosis and peritonitis have substantial inhospital mortality,3'8 with some improvement after earlier diagnosis and improved antimicrobial treatment.7,1993
2. Septicemie porto-cave: cirrhoses du foie et septicemie a colibacille;Caroli, J.; Platteborse, R.;Sem Hop Paris,1958
3. Pearson DT, Read AE. Infection of ascitic fluid in patients with hepatic cirrhosis;Kerr, D.N.S.;Gut,1963
4. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and bacteremia in Laennec's cirrhosis caused by enteric organisms;Conn, H.O.;Ann Intrn Med,1964
5. Spontaneous group B streptococcal bacteria complicating hepatic cirrhosis: report of two cases;Ginsberg, MD;AmJ Dig Dis,1968