Abstract
Infection is a well-described complication of cirrhosis and is a major cause of death in this population. This article examines the types of infections related with cirrhosis, such as bacteremia, urinary tract infections, meningitis, and others.
MeSH terms
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Bacteremia / etiology*
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Community-Acquired Infections / etiology
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Humans
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Liver Cirrhosis / complications*
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Liver Cirrhosis / immunology
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Meningitis, Bacterial / etiology
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Peritonitis / etiology*
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Urinary Tract Infections / etiology