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Sepsis

Sepsis

Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition that happens when the immune system’s response to infection causes damage to its own tissues and organs. When infection occurs, the body will release chemicals into the bloodstream to fight it. If the levels of these chemicals are unbalanced the body’s response may lead to damage.

Signs and symptoms of sepsis include fever, increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, and confusion. If the sepsis is caused by a specific infection, there might also be symptoms related to the infection, such as painful urination with a kidney infection, or a cough alongside pneumonia.

Sepsis is most commonly caused by a bacterial infection but could also begin with any virus or bacteria as it enters the body. It could in that case be caused by something simple such as a cut finger, or a more sever medical condition such as a urinary tract infection.

Anyone can suffer from sepsis; however people with weak immune systems, such as young babies, elderly people, people taking medications to suppress the immune system, or those whose immune systems are not functioning properly such as cancer or HIV patients - are at a higher risk of contracting sepsis.

Sepsis can range in severity. In extreme cases, left untreated it can progress to septic shock, which is a potentially life-threatening condition.

A blood test is the most common way to diagnose sepsis. Once diagnosed, treatment and close monitoring are required. Broad-spectrum antibiotics will likely to be administered intravenously. This type of anti-biotics is effective against a variety of bacteria. Once a further blood test has been done, your doctor may change the antibiotic to one that is targeted to the type of bacteria causing the sepsis. Vasopressors, (a drug that narrow the blood vessels) may also be prescribed to increase blood pressure.

Drugs Used To Treat Sepsis:

Photo of the drug Ceftriaxone. Ceftriaxone
3rd Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Meningitis, Gastrointestinal Infection, Pneumonia, appendicitis, bone and joint infections, intraabdominal infections.
Photo of the drug Cleocin. Cleocin
Gynecological Antibiotics and Sulfonamides
Commonly used to treat Bacterial Infection, Bacterial Vaginosis, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, aspiration pneumonia, bone and joint infections.
Photo of the drug Vancocin. Vancocin
Intestinal Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal Infection, Pneumonia, bone and joint infections, cellulitis, nosocomial pneumonia.


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Lab Test Categories Related to Sepsis:

Autoimmune Disorders / Arthritis


C-Reactive Protein CRP , Quantitative Blood Test

Antinuclear Antibodies, IFA (ANA) Blood Test

Arthritis Profile Blood Test


Infectious Diseases


Tuberculosis-QuantiFERON-TB Blood Test

Comprehensive STD Blood Test

11 Panel STD Blood Test


Telemedicine


General Doctor Consult


Drugs related to Sepsis:

Photo of the drug Ceftriaxone. Ceftriaxone
3rd Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Meningitis, Gastrointestinal Infection, Pneumonia, appendicitis, bone and joint infections, intraabdominal infections.
Photo of the drug Cleocin. Cleocin
Gynecological Antibiotics and Sulfonamides
Commonly used to treat Bacterial Infection, Bacterial Vaginosis, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, aspiration pneumonia, bone and joint infections.
Photo of the drug Vancocin. Vancocin
Intestinal Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal Infection, Pneumonia, bone and joint infections, cellulitis, nosocomial pneumonia.
Photo of the drug Tobramycin. Tobramycin
Aminoglycoside Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Meningitis, Cystic Fibrosis, Eye Infection, Eye Inflammation, Pneumonia, bacterial conjunctivitis.
Photo of the drug Clindamycin. Clindamycin
Anaerobicides
Commonly used to treat Bacterial Vaginosis, Pneumonia, aspiration pneumonia, bone and joint infections, cellulitis, empyema.
No drug image available Cefotaxime
3rd Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Meningitis, Lower Respiratory Infection, Pneumonia, bone and joint infections, gynecologic infections, intraabdominal infections.
Photo of the drug Gentamicin. Gentamicin
Topical Aminoglycosides, Plain or in Combination
Commonly used to treat Eczema, Psoriasis, Meningitis, Pneumonia, bacterial conjunctivitis, blepharoconjunctivitis.
No drug image available Garamycin
Ophthalmological Anti-infectives
Commonly used to treat Meningitis, Pneumonia, bacterial conjunctivitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, bone and joint infections, burn wound infection.
No drug image available Fortaz
3rd Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Meningitis, Cystic Fibrosis, Pneumonia, bone and joint infections, gynecologic infections, intraabdominal infections.
No drug image available Tazicef
3rd Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Meningitis, Cystic Fibrosis, Pneumonia, bone and joint infections, gynecologic infections, intraabdominal infections.
No drug image available Ceftazidime
3rd Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Commonly used to treat Meningitis, Cystic Fibrosis, Pneumonia, bone and joint infections, gynecologic infections, intraabdominal infections.

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