What is peritonitis: It’s inflammation of the peritoneum, often caused by bacterial infection or fluid leakage from nearby organs, and can lead to life-threatening sepsis. Why act fast: Sudden, ...

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A new diagnostic test for peritonitis underpinned by Cardiff University-led research has been used for the time in patients. The Periplex test was trialled in more than 100 patients at the Royal Free ...

Peritonitis rates were highest among young children, and malnutrition was a leading risk factor. Improving caregiver technical training and nutrition education is necessary. The strongest modifiable ...