A member asked:

If there is no infection in ascites fluid (has been tested), can it still cause fevers?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not usually: What you are talking about is bacterial peritonitis; if there is no infection in the fluid, then it is important to search for another source of infection.

Answered 3/13/2020

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Dr. Jarrod Kaufman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Ascites: It would be unusual for ascites without sbp or infection to cause fever.

Answered 4/1/2013

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