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1. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK482344Urosepsis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Aug 20, 2020 · Sepsis is a clinical syndrome that is characterized by physiologic, biologic, and biochemical abnormalities caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. Sepsis and the associated inflammatory response can lead to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and death. Urosepsis, as the name implies, is sepsis originating from the urogenital tract.[1][2]

2. www.uptodate.com › contents › sepsis-syndromes-inSepsis syndromes in adults: Epidemiology, definitions ...

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   Sep 15, 2023 · Sepsis and the inflammatory response that ensues can lead to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and death. The epidemiology, definitions, risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and outcomes of sepsis are reviewed here. The pathophysiology and treatment of sepsis are discussed separately.

3. www.yalemedicine.org › conditions › sepsisSepsis > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

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   “Sepsis is challenging because often the inciting event is a common infection. Patients often don’t think of common infections as potentially deadly ones.” While septic shock can be fatal, many patients can make a complete recovery if they are diagnosed and treated early with antibiotics, intravenous fluids, and blood pressure support.

4. medlineplus.gov › sepsisSepsis: MedlinePlus

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   Nov 13, 2023 · Sepsis happens when an infection you already have triggers a chain reaction throughout your body. Bacterial infections are the most common cause, but other types of infections can also cause it. The infections are often in the lungs, stomach, kidneys, or bladder. It's possible for sepsis to begin with a small cut that gets infected or with an ...

5. oxfordmedicaleducation.com › emergency-medicine › sepsisSepsis - Oxford Medical Education

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   Definition of sepsis. Infection: the inflammatory response to micro-organisms or the presence of micro-organisms in normally sterile sites. Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS): systemic response to various insults including infection, trauma, surgery, burns; includes two or more of the following: Respiratory rate (RR) >20 or P a CO 2 ...

6. www.merckmanuals.com › home › infectionsIntroduction to Bacteremia, Sepsis, and Septic Shock

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   Sepsis: Bacteremia or another infection triggers a serious bodywide response (sepsis), which typically includes fever, weakness, a rapid heart rate, a rapid breathing rate, and an increased number of white blood cells. The response also affects many internal organs, such as the kidneys, heart, and lungs, which begin to fail.

7. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › sepsisSepsis - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 10, 2023 · Different medications are used in treating sepsis and septic shock. They include: Antibiotics. Treatment with antibiotics begins as soon as possible. Broad-spectrum antibiotics, which are effective against a variety of bacteria, are often used first. When blood tests results show which germ is causing the infection, the first antibiotic may get ...