Biliary Tract Infection

Biliary tract infection refers to ascending bacterial infection of gallbladder/bile ducts (cholecystitis/cholangitis), usually from obstruction (stones/stricture/tumor), presenting with fever, RUQ pain, jaundice, and possible sepsis. Treatment: IV fluids; broad-spectrum antibiotics; biliary drainage (ERCP/PTCD) for cholangitis/sepsis; treat source (stone extraction/stent/tumor); cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis; monitor for suppurative cholangitis/liver abscess; follow-up imaging (MRCP/US).

Common Symptoms

Fever; RUQ pain; jaundice; by obstruction/infection

Causes and Pathogenesis

Obstruction + bacterial ascent causes biliary infection.

Treatment

Antibiotics; biliary drainage; treat source; monitor sepsis

Preventive Measures

Early biliary decompression; treat stones/strictures.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Hepatobiliary-surgery/Gastroenterology/Emergency/Infectious-disease department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.