Question 115 · LEK · Cirrhosis
Which of the following is the most common localization of bacterial infections in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis?
- A. subcutaneous tissues.
- B. respiratory tract.
- C. urinary tract.
- D. ascitic fluid and the peritoneum.
- E. gallbladder.
Hint
Think of the infection specific to patients with portal hypertension and fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
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