Question 1

explain what is meant by systemic infection and localised infection?

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Spreading infection: Localized infection means in one place usually. For example, an abscess or urinary tract infection. Systemic infection starts out localized but then without treatment or if the immune system is not working properly, it has spread to other places either directly or through the blood stream usually.

Question 2

what is a systemic infection?

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Disseminated: The word "systemic" refers to something that affects the entire body.  For example, you could have a "localized" staph infection, in which the infection was confined to a skin abscess, or you could have a "systemic" staph infection, in which the bacteria was present in the blood and multiple organs.  In general, systemic infections are more severe than localized infections.

Question 3

whats the signs of a systemic infection?

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Answer: Fatigue, fever, generalized malaise are the most common ones. In more severe cases, hypotension, rapid heart beats, dehydration.

Question 4

what is systemic infection from usually?

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Any severe infection: Most bacteria cause localized infections unless they are able to break free and overwhelm the body's defenses.  Systemic simply means that it can effect all organs and organ systems.  Viral infections generally have systemic symptoms (fever, muscle aches), but bacterial and fungal infections can spread systemically as well.

Question 5

what are clinical manifestations of a systemic infection?

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System wide: Fever, chills, muscle aches, low blood pressure, confusion, rapid heart rate, rapid breathing, difficulty breathing.... And so on.

Question 6

differentiate between the signs symptoms of a localized vs systemic infection?

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Scope of symptoms: A localized infection is an infected hangnail, for example, or a boil. Sometimes, a pneumonia can be a localized infection, as it is only located in one specific place, namely the lung.  

A systemic infection either can mean an infection that has spread to multiple areas and organs, or it can mean a violent reaction of the body to a localized infection, such as a pneumonia or abcess.

Question 7

is a systemic infection in a one pound baby treatable?

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Variable outcomes: A one-pound premature infant is very small and still developing many basic systems. All infections at such a tiny age are very serious, but newborn icus are also very highly specialized in treating these problems. Survival and long-term outcome are hard to predict, but more & more of these babies are surviving and growing up well, so don't lose hope. Baby's md & rn will know specific details- ask!

Question 8

what is the most effective way to recover from candida systemic infection?

Accepted Answer

Drugs: Depending on how ill the person is, and whether or not the strainis sensitive, either oral or IV Fluconazole is the the usual treatment.   Your intensivist (icu physician) should know.

Question 9

swelling, joint pain, itching from systemic infection, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Please see your doctor immediately.  Swelling and joint pain associated with a systemic infection could be signs of a severe inflammatory response.  You should see your doctor immediately.

Question 10

i have systemic infection this is started after sex with known, is this due to hiv or any other cause? hiv tests rna and ab negative.

Accepted Answer

Can't tell: You need to provide more details on the timing of the testing related to your last sexual contact.  If you continue to have these symptoms (for more than 2 weeks)  you need to consult your doctor to determine what may be causing them whether HIV or not.

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