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All of the following are common causes of Peritonitis except:
  1. Perforated bowel
  2. Ruptured appendix
  3. Abdominal trauma/ Abdominal surgery
  4. Cholelithiasis
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Answer: D - All of the following are common causes of Peritonitis except cholelithiasis. Peritonitis is the inflammation of the peritoneum which is due to any trauma to the gastrointestinal tract. Cholelithiasis can never be the cause of Peritonitis because Cholelithiasis means stones in gallbladder, which can never lead to Peritonitis.
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