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Peritonitis

INFLAMMATION of the PERITONEUM lining the ABDOMINAL CAVITY as the result of infectious, autoimmune, or chemical processes. Primary peritonitis is due to infection of the PERITONEAL CAVITY via hematogenous or lymphatic spread and without intra-abdominal source. Secondary peritonitis arises from the ABDOMINAL CAVITY itself through RUPTURE or ABSCESS of intra-abdominal organs.
Also Known As:
Primary Peritonitis; Secondary Peritonitis; Peritonitis, Primary; Peritonitis, Secondary
Networked: 15316 relevant articles (835 outcomes, 1482 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Sepsis (Septicemia)
2. Infections
3. Inflammation (Inflammations)
4. Ascites
5. Septic Shock (Toxic Shock Syndrome)

Experts

1. Johnson, David W: 98 articles (11/2022 - 02/2003)
2. Li, Philip Kam-Tao: 44 articles (06/2022 - 03/2002)
3. Hawley, Carmel M: 39 articles (02/2022 - 05/2003)
4. Cho, Yeoungjee: 37 articles (03/2022 - 05/2010)
5. Ito, Yasuhiko: 34 articles (01/2022 - 05/2008)
6. Szeto, Cheuk-Chun: 33 articles (01/2022 - 03/2002)
7. Bargman, Joanne M: 33 articles (07/2020 - 09/2002)
8. McDonald, Stephen P: 32 articles (07/2018 - 07/2004)
9. Kanjanabuch, Talerngsak: 30 articles (11/2022 - 06/2008)
10. Chow, Kai-Ming: 28 articles (01/2022 - 03/2002)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Peritonitis:
1. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
2. VancomycinFDA LinkGeneric
3. Dialysis SolutionsIBA
4. Gentamicins (Gentamicin)FDA LinkGeneric
5. SolutionsIBA
6. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
7. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)FDA LinkGeneric
8. CytokinesIBA
9. ZymosanIBA
10. AlbuminsIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
3. Catheters
4. Peritoneal Dialysis
5. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)