(A41.4) Sepsis due to anaerobes

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7 221 081 in individuals diagnosis sepsis due to anaerobes confirmed
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701 920 deaths with diagnosis sepsis due to anaerobes
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10% mortality rate associated with the disease sepsis due to anaerobes

Diagnosis sepsis due to anaerobes is diagnosed Men are 4.25% more likely than Women

3 764 001

Men receive the diagnosis sepsis due to anaerobes

345 087 (9.2 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis sepsis due to anaerobes

356 833 (10.3 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease sepsis due to anaerobes - Men aged 75-79 and Women aged 80-84

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
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in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features sepsis due to anaerobes

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Sepsis due to anaerobes - what does this mean

Sepsis due to anaerobes is an infection caused by anaerobic bacteria, which are bacteria that can survive and reproduce without oxygen. these bacteria can enter the body through a wound, an invasive procedure, or a medical device, and can cause a severe systemic inflammatory response. symptoms of sepsis due to anaerobes include fever, chills, rapid heart rate, and low blood pressure. if left untreated, sepsis due to anaerobes can cause organ failure and death.

What happens during the disease - sepsis due to anaerobes

Sepsis due to anaerobes is a condition in which anaerobic bacteria invade the bloodstream, leading to a systemic inflammatory response. this response can cause damage to the organs, leading to organ failure, shock, and even death. the anaerobic bacteria can enter the bloodstream through wounds or through the digestive tract, and can cause an infection that is difficult to treat.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Clinical history and physical examination
  • Blood cultures
  • Imaging studies (CT scan, X-ray, etc.)
  • Urinalysis
  • Tissue biopsy
  • Sputum cultures
  • Stool samples
  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Serum electrolyte levels
  • Lumbar puncture
  • Endoscopic or laparoscopic evaluation
  • Antibiotic sensitivity testing

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal: Treat the underlying infection and reduce the body's inflammatory response
  • Administer antibiotics to fight the infection
  • Provide supportive care, such as intravenous fluids and oxygen
  • Monitor vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure
  • Monitor for signs of organ failure
  • Provide nutrition through a tube if necessary
  • Administer medications to reduce inflammation
  • Perform surgery to remove infected tissue
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27 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Sepsis due to anaerobes - Prevention

Preventing sepsis due to anaerobes includes avoiding contact with contaminated objects and surfaces, practicing good hand hygiene, and promptly treating any wounds or infections. additionally, maintaining a healthy immune system through proper nutrition, exercise, and adequate sleep can help reduce the risk of developing sepsis due to anaerobes.