Question
Physiology Question on Gastrointestinal system
A patient with a history of chronic liver disease presents with abdominal distension, jaundice, and pruritis. Ascitic fluid analysis revealed a neutrophil count >650 per cubic mm. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
B
Malignant ascites
C
Tubercular ascites
D
Intestinal obstruction
Answer
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A) : Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis