2024 article

Diagnostic utility of the total nucleated cell count for differentiation of septic and sterile peritoneal effusions in dogs

Didomenico, A. E., Jacob, M. E., Stowe, D. M., & Gruber, E. J. (2024, February 6). VETERINARY CLINICAL PATHOLOGY, Vol. 2.

By: A. Didomenico n, M. Jacob n, D. Stowe n  & E. Gruber n 

author keywords: abdominal effusion; bacteria; fluid analysis; peritonitis; secondary peritonitis
TL;DR: Total nucleated cell counts and absolute neutrophil counts aid in the differentiation of septic and non-septic peritoneal effusions with similar diagnostic utility but are not sufficiently sensitive or specific to use without concurrent microscopic evaluation. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: February 19, 2024

Rapid and accurate diagnosis of septic peritonitis is critical for initiating appropriate medical and surgical management.