No difference in outcomes with antibiotics for Child-Pugh A cirrhosis, variceal bleeding
Researchers reported no difference in rates of infection, rebleeding and mortality when antibiotic prophylaxis was given to stable patients with Child-Pugh A cirrhosis and acute variceal bleeding.“Acute variceal bleed is a life-threatening, decompensating event in patients with cirrhosis, and bacterial infections can worsen the outcomes and might lead to increased risk of failure to control
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