A 55-year-old man with a history of cirrhosis and ascites presents with fever and abdominal pain. Paracentesis reveals an elevated neutrophil count. What is the most likely diagnosis?
AHepatocellular carcinoma
BBiliary colic
CSpontaneous bacterial peritonitis
DNephrotic syndrome
How does liver cirrhosis contribute to the development of edema?
AIncreased capillary permeability
BIncreased salt intake
CIncreased cardiac output
DDecreased albumin production
How does portal hypertension contribute to the development of ascites?
AIncreased hydrostatic pressure in the portal system
BDecreased oncotic pressure
CLymphatic obstruction
DIncreased cardiac output
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