Diseases
intra-abdominal infections
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Overview
Intra-abdominal infection (IAI) is a broad term that encompasses a number of infectious processes, including peritonitis, diverticulitis, cholecystitis, cholangitis, and pancreatitis. A common cause of IAI is appendicitis
Symptoms
- varied symptoms
Causes
- group of causes
Risk factors
- group of risk factors
Diagnosis
- varied
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is intra-abdominal infections?
Intra-abdominal infection (IAI) is a broad term that encompasses a number of infectious processes, including peritonitis, diverticulitis, cholecystitis, cholangitis, and pancreatitis. A common cause of IAI is appendicitis
What are the symptoms of intra-abdominal infections?
varied symptoms
What causes intra-abdominal infections?
group of causes
Which medicines are used for intra-abdominal infections?
ampicillin-sulbactam, cefepime, cefpirome, ceftolozane-tazobactam, doripenem, ertapenem, meropenem, piperacillin-tazobactam, tigecycline
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