Ascitic Fluid Micro RNA 155 as a Biomarker for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis

Abstract

Background: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is a life-threatening complication in cirrhotic ascitic patients. Objectives: We aimed to evaluate ascitic fluid microRNA155 level as diagnostic markers of (SBP) in association with Leukocyte esterase test, MPV, PDW, ascitic fluid CRP and culure. Methodology: A cross sectional study included 64 patients with ascites admitted to the