sepsis common causes
The most common causes of sepsis in the pediatric age group include Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Staphylococcus aureus. Antecedent infections that may cause sepsis in this group of patients include meningitis, skin infections, bacterial rhinosinusitis, and otitis media.
1. Recite the most likely causes of sepsis based on the knowledge of the initial site of infection and where these organisms usually come from (sources of infection). 2. Recite the most common causes of anaerobic sepsis and pediatric sepsis. 3. Recite the factors that increase the risk of a patient getting sepsis. 4. Recite the major sites of infection that can lead to sepsis. 5. Know the microbial triggers and the host mediators that led to sepsis and septic shock.
Sepsis is a serious medical condition caused by an overwhelming immune response to infection. Immune chemicals released into the blood to combat the infection trigger widespread inflammation, which leads to blood clots and leaky vessels.