Sepsis Disease

Sepsis Disease

Sepsis Disease, Sepsis most often occurs with bacterial infections. When microorganisms enter the bloodstream and the immune system responds. Sepsis is the severe response of the Immune system of the body against an infection. Sepsis can cause liver, kidney, brain, and heart damage, among other problems, and often cause death if left untreated.

Symptoms of sepsis:

• Cough
• Throat Infection
• Painful Urination
• High-Grade fever
• Low blood Pressure
• High blood lactate levels
• Confusion
• Rapid Breathing
• Excessive Sweating

Causes of Sepsis:

• Bacterial Infection
• Viral Infection
• Fungal Infection
• Parasitic Infection

Diagnosis of Sepsis:

• CBC Test: Complete Blood Count

Wbe count – Mostly High
Neutrophil Count – Will be High
Platelet Count – Will be low

• Liver function Test:
• Kidney function Test:
• Blood Culture Test:
• Chest X-ray:

Treatment of sepsis:

• Used Antibiotics (if the infection is due to bacteria)
• Antivirals (if the infection is caused by a virus)
• Antifungal ( if the infection is caused by a fungus)
• Antiparasitic (if the infection is caused by Parasite)
• IV fluids to Prevent low blood Pressure
• Mechanical ventilation for the respiratory system