Which antibiotic works best for a deadly infection in liver patients?

NCT ID NCT07552870

First seen May 02, 2026 ยท Last updated May 02, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 310 adults with liver cirrhosis who developed a serious belly infection called spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. Researchers compared two antibiotics given through a vein: ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone. The goal was to see which one works better at lowering fever, easing belly pain, and reducing infection markers in the fluid around the belly after 48 hours.

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Locations

  • Nishtar Hospital

    Multan, Punjab Province, 60000, Pakistan

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