Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a common and serious complication in patients with decompensated cirrhosis. Precise quantification of bacterial DNA (bactDNA) and the related inflammatory response might add further information on the course of disease. The aim of the study was to evaluate the association between bactDNA, cytokine levels and clinical outcome.
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