Analysis of ascitic fluid lactoferrin levels in the diagnosis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis after systemic antibiotic treatment
Conclusion After systemic antibiotic treatment, elevated lactoferrin levels in the ascites of cirrhotic patients appear to be a promising predictor for the presence of SBP having positive ascitic bacterial culture.
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
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