Peritonitis: Types and Pathology

Bacteria Associated with Peritonitis

• Streptococcus pneumoniae is commonly associated with peritonitis.

Types of Peritonitis

• Primary peritonitis
• Secondary peritonitis
• Chronic tuberculous peritonitis

Factors Favoring Localization of Peritonitis

• Presence of adhesions
• Fibrinous exudate
• Omental wrapping

Spread of Peritonitis

• Through the bloodstream (hematogenous spread)
• Direct spread from an infected organ
• Contiguous spread from an infected adjacent organ

Signs Not Associated with Peritonitis

• Flank tenderness

Symptoms of Peritonitis

• Abdominal pain is the most common symptom

Diagnosis of Peritonitis

• Paracentesis (abdominal tap) is often used to diagnose peritonitis

Type of Peritonitis Involving Injuries to the Common Bile Duct (CBD)

• Postoperative peritonitis

Complications of Peritonitis

• Sepsis is a common complication of peritonitis

Source of Primary Streptococcal Peritonitis in Girls

• Gynecological infections are a common source of primary streptococcal peritonitis in girls aged 3-6 years

Clinical Feature of Chronic Tuberculous Peritonitis

• Abdominal distension is the most common clinical feature of chronic tuberculous peritonitis

Presentation Similar to Pneumococcal Peritonitis

• Meningococcal peritonitis presentation is similar to pneumococcal peritonitis

Omentum in Chronic Tuberculous Peritonitis

• The omentum often becomes thickened and inflamed in chronic tuberculous peritonitis

Investigation to Detect Fluid Collections

• Ultrasonography is often used to detect fluid collections in the abdomen during peritonitis

Diagnosis of Peritonitis Using Laparoscopy

• Laparoscopy is often used for the diagnosis of secondary peritonitis

Largest Cavity in the Human Body

• The peritoneal cavity is the largest cavity in the human body

Test your knowledge about peritonitis, the inflammation of the peritoneum often caused by bacteria. This quiz covers the types of peritonitis, routes of infection, and the pathology associated with the condition.