 Microbiologic tests: A diagnostic paracentesis will be done in all patients with ascites, at baseline, to diagnose Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. A repeat cell count Total and differential shall be done on day 5 with patients diagnosed to have Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. Blood culture, urine culture, cultures of aspirates from endotracheal tubes in ventilated patients for aerobic and anerobic bacteria, and fungi shall be done. A chest radiograph shall also be done. 