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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The process of [[infection]] by [[bacteria]] or [[fungi]] can result in systemic signs and symptoms that are variously described. In rough order of severity, these are [[bacteremia]] or [[fungemia]]; [[septicemia]]; [[sepsis]], severe sepsis or sepsis syndrome; septic shock; refractory septic shock; [[multiple organ dysfunction syndrome]], and [[death]]. The condition develops as a response to certain [[microbe|microbial]] molecules which trigger the production and release of cellular mediators, such as [[tumor necrosis factors]] (TNF); these act to stimulate immune response. | The process of [[infection]] by [[bacteria]] or [[fungi]] can result in systemic signs and symptoms that are variously described. In rough order of severity, these are [[bacteremia]] or [[fungemia]]; [[septicemia]]; [[sepsis]], severe sepsis or sepsis syndrome; septic shock; refractory septic shock; [[multiple organ dysfunction syndrome]], and [[death]]. The condition develops as a response to certain [[microbe|microbial]] molecules which trigger the production and release of cellular mediators, such as [[tumor necrosis factors]] (TNF); these act to stimulate immune response. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Sepsis is caused by a bacterial infection that can begin anywhere in the body. Common places where an infection might start include: | ===Common Causes=== | ||
Sepsis is caused by a [[bacterial]] infection that can begin anywhere in the body. Common places where an [[infection]] might start include: | |||
*The [[bowel]] (usually seen with [[peritonitis]]) | *The [[bowel]] (usually seen with [[peritonitis]]) | ||
*The [[kidneys]] (upper urinary tract infection or [[pyelonephritis]]) | *The [[kidneys]] (upper urinary tract infection or [[pyelonephritis]]) | ||
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*The [[skin]] ([[cellulitis]]) | *The [[skin]] ([[cellulitis]]) | ||
*In children, sepsis may accompany infection of the [[bone]] ([[osteomyelitis]]). | *In children, sepsis may accompany infection of the [[bone]] ([[osteomyelitis]]). | ||
*In hospitalized patients, common sites of infection include [[intravenous lines]], [[surgical wounds]], [[surgical drains]], and sites of skin breakdown known as [[bedsores]] ([[decubitus ulcers]]) | *In hospitalized patients, common sites of infection include [[intravenous lines]], [[surgical wounds]], [[surgical drains]], and sites of skin breakdown known as [[bedsores]] ([[decubitus ulcers]]). | ||
==Causes in Alphabetical Order== | ===Causes in Alphabetical Order=== | ||
*[[Anthrax]] | *[[Anthrax]] | ||
*[[Gangrene]] | *[[Gangrene]] | ||
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Overview
The process of infection by bacteria or fungi can result in systemic signs and symptoms that are variously described. In rough order of severity, these are bacteremia or fungemia; septicemia; sepsis, severe sepsis or sepsis syndrome; septic shock; refractory septic shock; multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, and death. The condition develops as a response to certain microbial molecules which trigger the production and release of cellular mediators, such as tumor necrosis factors (TNF); these act to stimulate immune response.
Causes
Common Causes
Sepsis is caused by a bacterial infection that can begin anywhere in the body. Common places where an infection might start include:
- The bowel (usually seen with peritonitis)
- The kidneys (upper urinary tract infection or pyelonephritis)
- The lining of the brain (meningitis)
- The liver or the gall bladder (cholecystitis)
- The lungs (bacterial pneumonia)
- The skin (cellulitis)
- In children, sepsis may accompany infection of the bone (osteomyelitis).
- In hospitalized patients, common sites of infection include intravenous lines, surgical wounds, surgical drains, and sites of skin breakdown known as bedsores (decubitus ulcers).
Causes in Alphabetical Order
- Anthrax
- Gangrene
- Gram negative bacteremia
- Lemierre syndrome
- Melioidosis
- Necrotizing enterocolitis
- Neisseria meningiditis
- Peritonitis
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Vibrio vulnificus