Septicemia Disease

Septicemia Disease

Septicemia Disease, Almost any type of gum can cause septicemia but bacteria is the most common cause of Septicemia. Septicemia is defined as the Presence and multiplication of micro-organisms in blood like bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Septicemia is a life-threatening condition if left untreated the number of organisms is very high in septicemia. In septicemia, toxins may be produced by the micro-organism. Infection by micro-organisms in the urinary tract abdominal or chest. If Left untreated it can lead to septicemia. Septicemia is also termed blood Poisoning. Staphylococcus is found in 50% of septicemia cases and other bacteria that can cause septicemia are:

• Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas,
• Klebsiella, streptococcus pyogenes, and candida.

Symptoms of septicemia:

The symptoms of septicemia are:

• Chills
• Weakness
• High-Grade fever
• Low blood Pressure
• Sweating Confusion and dizziness
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Breathlessness
• Diarrhea and Muscle Pain

Causes of Septicemia:

• Urinary Tract infection
• Lung Infection
• Kidneys Infection
• Wounds not treated well
• Contaminated surgical types of equipment
• Immunocompromised patients

Diagnosis of Septicemia:

Physical Examination:

• Fever (will be high)
• Blood Pressure (will be low)
• Heart Beat (will be high)
• Breath Rate (will be high)

1. Blood culture
2. Viral Infections test like influenza
3. Fungal Tests

Treatment of septicemia:

• Use 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)

Note:

Always consult a General physician for the treatment of Septicemia and follow the doctor’s instructions.