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A start, medical term
'''Peritonitis''' is the inflammation of a membrane within the [[abdomen|abdominal cavity]]. Causes can be from a variety of complications, such as intestinal parasites and [[fever]], which can become serious threat to the life of the individual and should be immediately remedied by either surgery or [[antibiotics]].
Complications of peritonitis can be serious - [[sepsis]], buildup of fluid or [[abscess]]es (which may inhibit proper breathing), shock, and possible [[renal failure]].
General peritonitis, if untreated, is almost always fatal. About 10% or more of all patients have perished under surgical treatment and the percentage increases with age.
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Complications of peritonitis can be serious - [[sepsis]], buildup of fluid or [[abscess]]es (which may inhibit proper breathing), shock, and possible [[renal failure]].
General peritonitis, if untreated, is almost always fatal. About 10% or more of all patients have perished under surgical treatment and the percentage increases with age.
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