Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2864909 The American Journal of the Medical Sciences 2010 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
Patients with liver cirrhosis have a more fulminant course with a higher prevalence of disturbed consciousness, bacteremia, seizure and shock. Diagnosis and effective treatment ARE often delayed, resulting in high overall mortality. When patients with liver cirrhosis develop disturbed consciousness, seizures and septicemia, immediate neuroimaging and cerebrospinal fluid studies should be undertaken to determine bacterial meningitis. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for survival.
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