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Primary Peritonitis
Spontaneous infection of the peritoneal cavity, usually associated with liver disease and ascites [spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP)].
Secondary Peritonitis
Infection of the peritoneal cavity due to spillage of organisms into the peritoneum, usually associated with GI or genitourinary tract (e.g., due to perforation, trauma, pelvic inflammatory disease).
Tertiary Peritonitis
Recurrent infection of the peritoneal cavity following an episode of secondary peritonitis.
Primary Peritonitis/Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP)
Secondary Peritonitis/GI Perforation