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A cirrhotic patient hospitalized for ascites is diagnosed with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) and successfully treated.

What is your view on the role of secondary prophylaxis of SBP in this patient at discharge?

A. Norfloxacin is indicated as it significantly reduces the risk of SBP recurrence

B. Norfloxacin is indicated for secondary prophylaxis but cannot reduce mortality in the first months

C. Quinolones are preferred due to the low bacterial resistance and low costs

D. Secondary prophylaxis is indicated only in patients with high protein levels in the ascitic fluid

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