Anaerobic peritonitis

Anaerobic peritonitis is an inflammatory and infectious process involving the peritoneal membrane and peritoneal cavity caused predominantly or concurrently by obligate anaerobic bacteria, such as *Bacteroides fragilis*, *Clostridium* species, and anaerobic cocci It most frequently arises as a secondary peritonitis following the loss of gastrointestinal mucosal integrity—such as visceral perforation, ischemic bowel necrosis, appendicitis, or surgical complications—allowing endogenous anaerobic g...

Anaerobic peritonitis is an inflammatory and infectious process involving the peritoneal membrane and peritoneal cavity caused predominantly or concurrently by obligate anaerobic bacteria, such as *Bacteroides fragilis*, *Clostridium* species, and anaerobic cocci

It most frequently arises as a secondary peritonitis following the loss of gastrointestinal mucosal integrity—such as visceral perforation, ischemic bowel necrosis, appendicitis, or surgical complications—allowing endogenous anaerobic gut flora to invade the sterile peritoneum Clinically and pathophysiologically, it is characterized by localized or diffuse peritoneal inflammation, marked abdominal pain, rebound tenderness, purulent or foul-smelling peritoneal exudates, and a significant propensi...

It may also occur, though less commonly, as an infection in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis

Clinically and pathophysiologically, it is characterized by localized or diffuse peritoneal inflammation, marked abdominal pain, rebound tenderness, purulent or foul-smelling peritoneal exudates, and a significant propensity for abscess formation and systemic sepsis

Clinically and pathophysiologically, it is characterized by localized or diffuse peritoneal inflammation, marked abdominal pain, rebound tenderness, purulent or foul-smelling peritoneal exudates, and a significant propensity for abscess formation and systemic sepsis