<unk>  <unk>  is the development of a<unk>  infection in the peritoneum, despite the absence of an obvious source for the infection. It is specifically an infection of the ascitic fluid – an increased volume of peritoneal fluid. Ascites is most commonly a complication of cirrhosis of the liver. It can also occur in patients with nephrotic syndrome.<unk>  has a high mortality rate. The diagnosis of<unk>  requires paracentesis, a sampling of the peritoneal fluid taken from the peritoneal cavity. If the fluid contains large numbers of white blood cells known as neutrophils (>250 cells/µL), infection is confirmed and antibiotics will be given, without waiting for culture results. In addition to antibiotics, infusions of albumin are usually administered. Other life-threatening complications such as kidney malfunction and increased liver insufficiency can be triggered by<unk> . 30% of<unk>  patients develop kidney malfunction, one of the strongest predictors for mortality. Where there are signs of this development albumin infusion will also be given.<unk>  fungal peritonitis (SFP) can also occur and this can sometimes accompany a<unk>  infection.
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Tertiary peritonitis
Gallstone ileus
Feline infectious peritonitis
Ascending cholangitis
Abdominal compartment syndrome
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome
Bowel obstruction