Primary bacterial peritonitis is repoed in all these conditions, EXCEPT:: (A) Chronic active hepatitis, (B) Acute viral hepatitis, (C) Congestive hea failure, (D) Acute nephritis
Answer is D. Primary bacterial peritonitis (PBP) occurs most commonly in conjunction with cirrhosis Other conditions which may cause PBP are Metastatic malignant disease, Postnecrotic cirrhosis, Chronic active hepatitis, Acute viral hepatitis, Congestive hea failure, Systemic lupus erythematosus Lymphedema No underlying disease Ref: Harrison, E-18, P-1080.