| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3297705 | Gastroenterology | 2010 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
In patients with cirrhosis, infections increase mortality 4-fold; 30% of patients die within 1 month after infection and another 30% die by 1 year. Prospective studies with prolonged follow-up evaluation and to evaluate preventative strategies are needed.
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Authors
Vasiliki Arvaniti, Gennaro D'Amico, Giuseppe Fede, Pinelopi Manousou, Emmanuel Tsochatzis, Maria Pleguezuelo, Andrew Kenneth Burroughs,