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Definition of of Peritonitis Peritonitis is an inflammation of the serous membrane that surrounds the abdominal cavity and organs located in it. Peritonitis is often caused by infection inflammation surrounding environment through bowel perforation as rupture of the appendix or diverticulum, as originally peritonitis is a sterile environment. It can also be caused by chemical irritants material such perforated ulcer of stomach acid or bile from the gall bladder perforation or laceration of the liver. In women it is possible localized peritonitis in the pelvic cavity of the fallopian tube infection or rupture of ovarian cysts. Cases of acute peritonitis untreated can be fatal. Pathophysiology of Peritonitis Initial reaction of peritoneal against invasion by bacteria is the release of fibrinous exudate. Pockets of pus (abscess) formed between fibrinous adhesions, which stick together with the surrounding surface, limiting the infection. Adhesions usually disappears when the infection dis

Dysentery is an inflammation that occurs in the large intestine. The symptoms are frequent bowel movements and accompanied by mucus and blood. Children who suffer from dysentery to defecate very frequent liquid stools and dilute up to more than ten times a day. It could even be up to 20-30 times a day. Causes : The cause of dysentery can be divided into two: Amoebic dysentery caused by parasitic infections, with the name Entamoeba histolytica. Bacillary dysentery caused by Shigella bacteria. Usually bacteria and parasites transmitted through contaminated food and water or through a tool that settle on the food. How to Overcome: Such as the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery most important disease is overcome dehydration. Give ORS. If you try to treat themselves in 2-3 days not cured, immediately consult a doctor. Usually someone will be easy to fall into a state of dehydration. Prevention: Because dysentery is a disease caused by a lack of hygiene, then start to note the environmental hy