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Septicaemia
Medical Questions » Septicaemia
| Name: Septicaemia |
| Also known as: Blood Poisoning |
| A bacterial infection of the blood. |
Causes of Septicaemia
Infection usually starts in another part of the body, such as the lungs, tonsils (quinsy) or after childbirth (now very rare), but in some cases the origin of the infection may never be found. Many different bacterial infections have septicemia as a complication. |
Symptoms of Septicaemia
Patients are usually very ill, with a high fever, prostration and generalized aches and pains. |
Tests for Septicaemia
Many different bacteria may be responsible for the infection, and it is important to identify them by blood tests before antibiotic treatment commences. |
Treatment for Septicaemia
Potent antibiotics by mouth, injection or drip infusion in hospital. The original site of infection must also be treated.
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Complications of Septicaemia of its treatment
A small number of patients will have an overwhelming infection with resistant bacteria, which leads to death. |
Likely Outcome of Septicaemia
Provided an appropriate antibiotic can be found, most patients can be cured. |
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