A 10 years old boy, suffering from nephrotic syndrome developed peritonitis. Which of the following organism is most commonly responsible?: (A) E. coli, (B) Klebsiella, (C) Group A streptococci, (D) Bacteroides fragilis
Answer is C. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP): ASCITES Children - MCC is Nephrotic syndrome Due to bacterial translocation M/C organism responsible Adults: E. coli Children: Group A streptococci