Table 2.
Indications of hospitalizations of 121 cirrhotic patients and the cause of bacterial infections in 64 cirrhotic patients
| Variables | Total | No AKI | AKI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number (%) | (n = 121) | (n = 86) | (n = 35) |
| 1. Bacterial infections | 64 (53) | 41 (34) | 23 (19) |
| - SBPa | 16 (13.2) | 10 (11.6) | 6 (17.1) |
| - Bacteremia | 14 (11.6) | 7 (8.1) | 7 (20) |
| - Urinary tract infection | 11 (9.1) | 9 (10.5) | 2 (5.7) |
| - Hepatobiliary infection | 10 (8.3) | 7 (8.1) | 3 (8.6) |
| - Skin and soft tissue infection | 7 (5.8) | 6 (7) | 1 (2.9) |
| - Respiratory tract infection | 6 (5) | 2 (2.3) | 4 (11.4) |
| 2. No bacterial infections | 57 (47) | 45 (37.1) | 12 (9.9) |
| - GI bleeding | 32 (26.4) | 28 (23.1) | 4 (0.03) |
| - Hepatic encephalopathy | 15 (12.4) | 7 (0.06) | 8 (0.07) |
| - Diuretic overdose | 6 (5) | 6 (0.05) | 0 |
| - Post abdominal paracentesis | 4 (3.3) | 4 (0.03) | 0 |
SBP*:Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis