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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: sepsis syndrome; septic shock; septicemia

Overview

Factors responsible for increased risk of sepsis may include an aging population with more chronic illnesses; greater use of invasive procedures, immunosuppressive drugs, chemotherapy, and transplantation; and increasing microbial resistance to antibiotics. Other patients population at increased risk are ICU admits, immunocompromised, bacteremic, with community acquired pneumonia, and with genetic predisposition.

Risk Factors

• Increased age (age >65 years)
• Immunosuppression
• Bacteremia
• Community acquired pneumonia
• Genetic predisposition
• Underlying malignancy
• Hemodialysis
• Alcoholism
• Diabetes mellitus
• Recent surgery or other invasive procedures
• Skin injury
• Indwelling lines or catheters
• Intravenous drug misuse
• Pregnancy