Antibiotics plus probiotics for cirrhosis-related belly infection
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding a probiotic (Bifidobacterium) to standard antibiotic treatment works better for treating spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (an infection in the belly fluid caused by liver cirrhosis) and preventing it from coming back.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have cirrhosis with ascites (fluid in the belly) and have been diagnosed with a bacterial infection in that fluid.
- You have not taken antibiotics or probiotics in the last week.
- Your liver and kidney function are good enough, with certain blood test levels within range (like platelets, hemoglobin, and creatinine).
- You are willing to sign a consent form and follow the study plan.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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