The results of the review were as follows:
The 1-year probability of a primary episode of SBP was 30% without antibiotic prophylaxis, 50% in the high-risk group, 8% in the low-risk group, and 3% with antibiotic prophylaxis.
The 1-year probability of recurrent episode of SBP was 70% without antibiotic prophylaxis and 20% with antibiotic prophylaxis.
The incidence of side effects with long-term prophylaxis was 5%.
The compliance with long-term antibiotic therapy was 85% without side effects and 50% with side effects.
The probability of being cirrhotic with ascites at high risk for SBP was 50%.
Mortality of SBP was 30%.