Sepsis Flashcards

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What are the causative organisms for Sepsis?

A

Bacteria or fungi

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What are the most common modes of transmission of Sepsis (bacteria or fungi)?

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Parenteral, endogenous transfer

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What are the virulence factors for Sepsis (bacteria or fungi)?

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Cell wall or membrane componenents

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How do you cultivate/diagnosis Sepsis (bacteria or fungi)?

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Blood culture, deep sequencing

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How do you prevent Sepsis (bacteria or fungi)?

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How do you treat Sepsis (bacteria or fungi)?

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Broad-spectrum antibiotic until identification and susceptibilities tested

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What are the epidemiological features of Sepsis (bacteria or fungi)?

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In United States: 1.7 million cases and 270,000 deaths per year

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