Sepsis: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Sepsis

Stomach Perforation

Would you like to share your story about sepsis or read about others who have had sepsis? [sepsis.org]

Sepsis If left untreated (hours or days), perforation can lead to Sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening complication of the infection process. [cuthbertlaw.com]

Complications of the condition could include peritonitis and sepsis Gastrointestinal Perforation requires immediate care and is considered a medical emergency. [dovemed.com]

Congenital Neutropenia

[…] empirical use of recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor in patients who are suspected of having a congenital neutropenia and who present with life-threatening sepsis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

She had Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis and peritonitis with perforated appendicitis at 8-month of age. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

These patients are at high-risk of sepsis or leukemia development and should proceed to transplant with best available donor. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acute Pyelonephritis

Serum LPS, interleukin (IL)-6 and Ang-2 were measured in 25 patients with acute pyelonephritis and sepsis before and after removal of the obstruction performed either with [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Clinical examination, blood work and urinalysis were compatible with sepsis due to acute pyelonephritis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We observed three cases with sepsis due to acute pyelonephritis who presented with anasarca and had identical computed tomographic features of periportal edema associated [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acute Prostatitis

Sepsis from prostatitis is very rare, but may occur in immunocompromised patients; high fever and malaise generally prompt blood cultures, which are often positive in sepsis [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] be careful when performing a prostate exam, as prostate massage is contraindicated in the case of acute prostatitis due to an increased risk of subsequent bacteremia and sepsis [symptoma.com]

[…] intraprostatic reflux (most cases) Instrumentation (transrectal Prostate biopsy, Urinary Catheterization, cystoscopy) Direct or lymphatic spread from Rectum Hematogenous spread ( Sepsis [fpnotebook.com]

Ascending Cholangitis

THE BOSS SAYS • Airway • Breathing • Circulation • Code Sepsis 13. [slideshare.net]

In the more severe, life-threatening form, known as toxic cholangitis or cholangitis with sepsis, patients have purulent biliary tree contents, as well as evidence of sepsis [bestpractice.bmj.com]

Serious complications (e.g., sepsis, death) may be avoided with careful and timely patient assessment, prompt initiation of antibiotics, and drainage of the biliary system [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pancreatitis

Patients are at risk for sepsis and, ultimately, even death. [emedicine.medscape.com]

One patient died from severe sepsis. Adverse events included severe abdominal pain and productive cutaneous fistulae (two patients). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sepsis can sometimes lead to death. Your healthcare team will treat early signs of sepsis to give you the best chance of getting better. [cedars-sinai.org]

Acute Peritonitis

Intra-abdominal sepsis This is a term used for any intra-abdominal infection and encompasses both localised and generalised peritonitis. [patient.info]

Appropriate resuscitation following known guidelines for sepsis should be instituted as soon as the diagnosis of sepsis is entertained. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Most of these scores rely on certain host criteria, systemic signs of sepsis, and complications related to organ failure. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Bacteremia

Sepsis Kumar A, Roberts D, Wood KE, et al. [uwhealth.org]

Remember the clinical validation of sepsis is always of utmost importance as not every patient with sepsis indicators is septic. [acdis.org]

How is sepsis currently diagnosed? [tandfonline.com]

Subphrenic Abscess

@article{Leppniemi2015ManagementOA, title={Management of abdominal sepsis--a paradigm shift?}, author={Ari Lepp{\"a}niemi and Edward J. [semanticscholar.org]

Intra-abdominal sepsis This is a term used for any intra-abdominal infection and encompasses both localised and generalised peritonitis. [patient.info]

[…] has determined conversion to open technique) is admitted 3 weeks after surgery, being diagnosed with an esophageal leekage witch maintains a large subphrenic abscess with sepsis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Intestinal Perforation

Would you like to share your story about sepsis or read about others who have had sepsis? [sepsis.org]

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effect of direct hemoperfusion with Toraymyxin® (DHP-PMX) as an adjuvant treatment in patients with severe sepsis due to intestinal perforation [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Those with an episode of sepsis or severe IVH (grade 3-4) that occurred irrespective of FIP were excluded. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Septic Thrombophlebitis

Sepsis von Thrombophlebitis - so wie sie es beschreiben - letztendlich Sepsis von Thrombophlebitis für die Thrombophlebitis und Sepsis die infizierte Verweilkanüle war. [diebruedergrimm.de]

VBT - SEPSIS (64STEL) vs. [geopathologie-24.de]

[…] lymphatic or tonsillar venous routes) spreads to carotid space, where it can result in ipsilateral jugular venous thrombosis) Venous contamination then acts as a nidus for septicemia [learningradiology.com]

Esophageal Perforation

As a result, nosocomial sepsis occurred, causing death in the third month after surgical treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

After the patient recovered from sepsis, distal gastrectomy was performed and he made a full recovery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

There are various methods of managing it, with the main principles of limiting sepsis, draining the area and maintaining nutrition. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Vibrio Infection

The treatment should begin as early as possible, essentially when the patient has symptoms of sepsis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic liver disease and consumption of raw oysters: a potentially lethal combination--a review of Vibrio vulnificus septicemia. [scielo.br]

They are characterised by diarrhoea and vomiting, sepsis, and/or skin/soft-tissue infections. [bestpractice.bmj.com]

Neonatal Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Forty-five preterm neonates were enrolled in the study, including 15 infants with NEC, 15 with sepsis, and 15 healthy preterm infants. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[14] Melatonin showed to be effective in neonatal disorders characterized by excessive inflammatory reaction and oxidative damage including sepsis and sepsis-related conditions [jcnonweb.com]

Background: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and nosocomial sepsis are associated with increased morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. [cochrane.org]

Mycotic Aneurysm

Bacteroides fragilis species, which signified gastrointestinal-related sepsis, was isolated from the thrombus culture. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] female adolescent who developed an internal carotid artery occlusion and ipsilateral external carotid artery (ECA) mycotic aneurysm complicated by fulminant pseudomonal sepsis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

KEYWORDS: Aortic root surgery; Aspergillus; Bentall graft; Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; Shock (sepsis; Thrombosis; Vegetation; cardiogenic) [Indexed for MEDLINE] Free [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Staphylococcus Aureus Infection

He was diagnosed to have sepsis due to Staphylococcus aureus infection through of an ulcerated rheumatoid nodule. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

DVT and septic pulmonary emboli in staphylococcal sepsis has been described most often with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

KEYWORDS: Staphylococcus aureus; apoptosis; endothelial cells; endothelial dysfunction; inflammatory response; sepsis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Listerial Meningitis

Five cases (55.6%) had sepsis; 4 of which only had the blood culture as positive. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Septicemia by Listeria monocytogenes Use Additional Use additional code to identify manifestations, as meningitis ( 320.7 ) ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references [icd9data.com]

[…] or sepsis, granulomatosis infantiseptica Immunocompromised : Fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue Nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea Sepsis Listeria meningitis Neck stiffness [amboss.com]

Meningococcemia

CONCLUSIONS: Early recognition and treatment of likely meningococcal sepsis has led to decreased mortality. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In patients with meningococcal sepsis, low PC levels have been correlated with increased severity and poor outcome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Early sequelae required surgical treatment within six months after the onset of sepsis and were primarily amputations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Listeriosis

[…] mentation, headache, meningeal signs, focal neurologic signs, and seizures 027.0 Excludes congenital listeriosis ( 771.2 ) Applies To Infection by Listeria monocytogenes Septicemia [icd9data.com]

In delayed-onset listeriosis, full-term, previously healthy neonates present with meningitis or sepsis. [msdmanuals.com]

[…] or sepsis, granulomatosis infantiseptica Immunocompromised : Fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue Nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea Sepsis Listeria meningitis Neck stiffness [amboss.com]

Total Parenteral Nutrition

In our series, an underlying immunological defect or a serious infection (sepsis) can have triggered HLH. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] or sepsis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A preterm infant, whose course was complicated by sepsis, necrotizing enterocolitis with jejunal perforation, intraventricular hemorrhage and cerebellar hemorrhage, suffered [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acute Bacterial Endocarditis

ABE can serve as a silent source of sepsis in the burn patient. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The indications for surgical intervention before the completion of adequate antibacterial therapy included uncontrollable congestive heart failure, persistent sepsis, systemic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The cause of death in 21 of the 22 patients with acute bacterial endocarditis (ABE) was directly related to complications arising from the ongoing sepsis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Toxic Megacolon

Severe sepsis may present with hypothermia or leukopenia. [en.wikipedia.org]

Antibiotics may be given to prevent sepsis. [3] Prognosis If the condition does not improve, the risk of death is significant. [ipfs.io]

You may receive antibiotics to prevent sepsis (a severe infection). If the condition does not improve, it can be fatal. Colon surgery is usually needed in such cases. [nlm.nih.gov]

Intestinal Infarction

Complications such as peritonitis and sepsis result in a poor prognosis. [amboss.com]

Bowel infarction, sepsis, and death may result, making prompt diagnosis and management imperative. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In a more advanced stage, the ischemic occurrence leads to necrosis of the intestine, sepsis, and peritonitis; symptoms also include hypotension, a distended, painful abdomen [symptoma.com]

Generalized Herpes Simplex Infection of the Newborn

Herpes Simplex Virus Infection in Neonates and Young Infants with Sepsis, Iran Red Crescent Med J. 2014 ; 16(2):e14310. doi: 10.5812/ircmj.14310. [ircmj.com]

Other viruses such as enterovirus and adenovirus also can present with a clinical picture mimicking bacterial sepsis. [jcnonweb.com]

(indistinguishable on exam) 20% never develop cutaneous vesicles Differential diagnosis (CNS and disseminated) HSV infection Bacterial sepsis Enterovirus infection Congenital [pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu]

Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis

Chronic liver disease with progression to decompensated cirrhosis and its associated complications, including hepatic encephalopathy, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, and sepsis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In 2003, the patient was admitted to the hospital because of sepsis, acute renal failure, and SBP. She was treated and recovered following treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Additional supportive treatments will be necessary if organ failure from sepsis develops as a complication of the infection. [webmd.com]

Melioidosis

Most deaths occur early and are caused by fulminant sepsis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Melioidosis, an infection caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, is a major cause of community-acquired septicemia in northeast Thailand. [doi.org]

The patients, aged 24-65 years, were enrolled from May 2014 to May 2015 during a one year prospective study of sepsis at Takeo Provincial Hospital. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Thyrotoxic Crisis

In this case it had occurred complicating sepsis. [endocrine-abstracts.org]

PRECIPITANTS OF THYROID STORM Medical Infection/sepsis Cerebral vascular accident Myocardial infarction Congestive heart failure Pulmonary embolism Visceral infarction Emotional [slideshare.net]

[…] distinguishing factors rarely the extreme tachycardia seen in thyroid storm thyroid functioning tests will likely be normal in sepsis Treatment Management approach management [medbullets.com]

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Fifteen (62.5%) patients had a confirmed episode of sepsis with skin being the most common source of colonization (77.8%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We present a case of suspected rapidly progressive, severe pneumococcal sepsis-induced purpura fulminans complicated by multiple organ failure, severe epidermolysis and cutaneous [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Blocks T-cell activation/proliferation • CD8+ activation continuous vs. full complement of activated cells by time of presentation • Inhibits apoptosis • No higher risk of sepsis [slideshare.net]

Intravenous Hyperalimentation

Five patients died, all from intra-abdominal sepsis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In 2 cases of fulminant hepatitis with sepsis and 3 hepatoma patients with ascites, elemental diet containing maltose and amino acids was used to supply sufficient amounts [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A silicone elastomer catheter inserted into her superior vena cava through her facial vein has been used for the past ten months with no catheter sepsis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency

In both cases, sepsis and septic shock developed, with progression to multiorgan failure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

They were never able to receive enteral feeds, remained totally dependent on parenteral nutrition, had repeated episodes of sepsis and died after a very difficult neonatal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Surviving Sepsis Campaign, Sepsis - What You Should Know : http://ssc.sccm.org/sepsis/what_you_should_know Česko-Slovenské fórum pro sepsi : http://www.csfps.cz/ Upozornění [labtestsonline.cz]