The most common cause of suppurative cholangitis is:-
Correct Answer: Stone in common bile duct
Description: CHOLANGITIS Ascending bacterial infection of the biliary ductal system with obstruction MC cause of acute cholangitis is choledocholithiasis MC causative organism- E. coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Streptococcus faecalis, & Bacteroid fragills. Treatment Initial treatment: IV antibiotics & aggressive hydration.
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