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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
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- Dwi Noviyanti Rahayu
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