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The patient’s history is important in determining the likely site and cause of the septic process. This in turn, helps in deciding the appropriate antimicrobial therapy and treatment approach. | The patient’s history is important in determining the likely site and cause of the septic process. This in turn, helps in deciding the appropriate antimicrobial therapy and treatment approach. | ||
===Symptoms=== | ===Symptoms=== | ||
Symptoms of sepsis are often related to the underlying infectious process. When the infection crosses into the bloodstream the resulting symptoms of sepsis | [[Symptoms]] of sepsis are often related to the underlying [[infectious]] process. When the [[infection]] crosses into the [[bloodstream]] the resulting symptoms of sepsis occur: | ||
*[[Fever]] | *[[Fever]] | ||
*A capillary leak syndrome can develop with severe [[swelling]], [[edema]], and third spacing of fluids. | *A [[capillary leak syndrome]] can develop with severe [[swelling]], [[edema]], and third spacing of fluids. | ||
*General symptoms can include flu like symptoms as well as shaking chills or [[rigors]]. | *General [[symptoms]] can include flu like symptoms as well as shaking chills or [[rigors]]. | ||
*If the [[respiratory system]] is the primary source for sepsis then [[sore throat]], productive [[cough]], and [[pleuritic chest pain]] may be present. | *If the [[respiratory system]] is the primary source for sepsis then [[sore throat]], productive [[cough]], and [[pleuritic chest pain]] may be present. | ||
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History and Symptoms
History
The patient’s history is important in determining the likely site and cause of the septic process. This in turn, helps in deciding the appropriate antimicrobial therapy and treatment approach.
Symptoms
Symptoms of sepsis are often related to the underlying infectious process. When the infection crosses into the bloodstream the resulting symptoms of sepsis occur:
- Fever
- A capillary leak syndrome can develop with severe swelling, edema, and third spacing of fluids.
- General symptoms can include flu like symptoms as well as shaking chills or rigors.
- If the respiratory system is the primary source for sepsis then sore throat, productive cough, and pleuritic chest pain may be present.