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Peritonitis is an infection or inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity. There are two main types - primary peritonitis caused by spread of infection through blood/lymph nodes, and secondary peritonitis caused by entry of bacteria through the GI or biliary tract, such as from a ruptured appendix. Symptoms include abdominal pain and tenderness, fever, nausea, and inability to pass gas or stool. Treatment involves antibiotics, IV fluids, and sometimes surgery to remove the infe

Author
Dwi Noviyanti Rahayu
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