Peritonitis May Develop in Severe Cases Of

Question

Peritonitis may develop in severe cases of
A) giardiasis.
B) hepatitis.
C) pinworm infestation.
D) typhoid.
E) peptic ulcer disease.

Accepted Answer

Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, which is the tissue that lines the inner abdominal wall and covers most of the abdominal organs. Typhoid is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhi and can lead to peritonitis in severe cases. Giardiasis, hepatitis, pinworm infestation, and peptic ulcer disease are unlikely to cause peritonitis.