SBP (Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis)

Patient Population: Adult
Diagnosis Common Pathogens Drug(s) of First Choice Alternative Drug(s) Comments Expected Duration
SBP (Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis)

E. coli

Klebsiella spp.

Streptococci. spp.		 Ceftriaxone

For severe PCN allergy:

Vancomycin PLUS

Aztreonam 

Gram stain recommended

In patients who received previous courses of antibiotics consider expanding coverage

 5 days