A 68-year-old male with alcoholic cirrhosis presents with abdominal distension and hematemesis. Vital signs: BP 92/58, HR 108, RR 20, Temp 38.5°C, SpO2 98% on room air. Paracentesis fluid shows PMN count of 320/mm³ and protein <1 g/dL; blood cultures pending. Ascitic fluid Gram stain demonstrates no organisms. The patient takes propranolol but denies recent antibiotics. Which organism most likely caused spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in this cirrhotic patient?
- A)Bacillus cereus
- B)Clostridium difficile
- C)Escherichia coliGABARITO
- D)Giardia lamblia
- E)Entamoeba histolytica
Explicação
Correct: C. Kaplan Microbiology/Immunology Test 1. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →