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Which of the following statement about ascites is true?

A
Hemorrhagic ascites is diagnosed when RBC count > 1,000/mm3
B
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is diagnosed when neutrophil count > 500/mm3
C
Large volume paracentesis is indicated in spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
D
USG can detect as little as 100 mL of peritoneal fluid
High-Yield Explanation
The diagnosis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is made when the fluid sample has an absolute neutrophil count >250/mL.Treatment is with a second-generation cephalosporin, with cefotaxime being the most commonly used antibiotic.Large volume paracentesis is not indicated in SBP.Hemorrhagic ascites was defined as an ascitic fluid red blood cell (RBC) count >=10,000/mm3Ref: Harrison's 18/e p2601

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