An Epidemiological Meta-Analysis on the Worldwide Prevalence, Resistance, and Outcomes of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Cirrhosis - PubMed (original) (raw)

doi: 10.3389/fmed.2021.693652. eCollection 2021.

Jieling Xiao 1, Darren Jun Hao Tan 1, Cheng Ng 1, Yan Nerng Lye 1, Wen Hui Lim 1, Vanessa Xin Yi Teo 1, Ryan Rui Yang Heng 1, Marcus Wei Xuan Yeow 1, Lionel Hon Wai Lum 1 2, Eunice Xiang Xuan Tan 1 3 4, Guan Sen Kew 3, Guan Huei Lee 1 3 4, Mark D Muthiah 1 3 4

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An Epidemiological Meta-Analysis on the Worldwide Prevalence, Resistance, and Outcomes of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Cirrhosis

Phoebe Wen Lin Tay et al. Front Med (Lausanne). 2021.

Abstract

Background and Aims: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a common and potentially fatal complication of liver cirrhosis. This study aims to analyze the prevalence of SBP among liver cirrhotic patients according to geographical location and income level, and risk factors and outcomes of SBP. Methods: A systematic search for articles describing prevalence, risk factors and outcomes of SBP was conducted. A single-arm meta-analysis was performed using generalized linear mix model (GLMM) with Clopper-Pearson intervals. Results: Ninety-Nine articles, comprising a total of 5,861,142 individuals with cirrhosis were included. Pooled prevalence of SBP was found to be 17.12% globally (CI: 13.63-21.30%), highest in Africa (68.20%; CI: 12.17-97.08%), and lowest in North America (10.81%; CI: 5.32-20.73%). Prevalence of community-acquired SBP was 6.05% (CI: 4.32-8.40%), and 11.11% (CI: 5.84-20.11%,) for healthcare-associated SBP. Antibiotic-resistant microorganisms were found in 11.77% (CI: 7.63-17.73%) of SBP patients. Of which, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus was most common (6.23%; CI: 3.83-9.97%), followed by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing organisms (6.19%; CI: 3.32-11.26%), and lastly vancomycin-resistant enterococci (1.91%; CI: 0.41-8.46%). Subgroup analysis comparing prevalence, antibiotic resistance, and outcomes between income groups was conducted to explore a link between socioeconomic status and SBP, which revealed decreased risk of SBP and negative outcomes in high-income countries. Conclusion: SBP remains a frequent complication of liver cirrhosis worldwide. The drawn link between income level and SBP in liver cirrhosis may enable further insight on actions necessary to tackle the disease on a global scale.

Keywords: SBP; chronic liver disease; cirrhosis; infection; socioeconomic status.

Copyright © 2021 Tay, Xiao, Tan, Ng, Lye, Lim, Teo, Heng, Yeow, Lum, Tan, Kew, Lee and Muthiah.

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PRISMA flowchart of systematic review.

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Overall prevalence of SBP in cirrhosis.

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World map of prevalence of SBP in cirrhosis.

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Prevalence of SBP and drug resistance by region.

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Summary of the prevalence of SBP and its associated outcomes. Image created with

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