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Proteus peritonitis

*Proteus* peritonitis is an acute intra-abdominal infection characterized by inflammation of the peritoneum caused by Gram-negative bacilli of the genus *Proteus*, most frequently *Proteus mirabilis* or *Proteus vulgaris*. Read more about Proteus peritonitis

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About Proteus peritonitis.

*Proteus* peritonitis is an acute intra-abdominal infection characterized by inflammation of the peritoneum caused by Gram-negative bacilli of the genus *Proteus*, most frequently *Proteus mirabilis* or *Proteus vulgaris*.

It typically affects patients experiencing secondary peritonitis due to gastrointestinal tract disruption—such as visceral perforation, ischemic bowel necrosis, or surgical contamination—as well as individuals undergoing peritoneal dialysis via transluminal migration or catheter-related contamination.

Pathophysiologically, the organism's motility, endotoxin release, and innate inflammatory activation lead to purulent exudation, severe diffuse abdominal pain, guarding, cloudy peritoneal dialysate, and a high risk of bacteremia and septic shock.

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