Question 1

my grandpa was diagnosed with septicemia. they are giving him antibiotics. what's gonna happen with him? what else we can do to prevent? is it curable

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Curable: Septicemia is a serious form of infection. With the right antibiotics he might very well be cured. There is always a chance that things might go wrong. Preventing it might be tricky. It depends on the source. He needs to have his vaccines up to date. If he is diabetic, his sugar needs good control.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of septicemia?

Accepted Answer

See doc: Heart rate above 90
breathing above 20
temp above 101
white blood cells above 10, 000
and most importantly, clinical suspicion by a doc.

Question 3

which drug is preferable in treating septicemia?

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Antibiotics+fluids: The most effective treatments include a combination of the appropriate antibiotics depending on the suspected source of infection, intravenous fluids, vasopressors if blood pressure is low and control of the source of the infection. For example if there is an abscess causing the septicemia this should be taken care of surgically with drainage in addition to the above measures

Question 4

what causes septicemia nos?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: Usually bacteria and bacterial toxins.

Question 5

prognosis for pnemoccocal septicemia?

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Good: Depending on the source of the bacteremia.  If this was bacteremic pneumococcal pneumonia and properly treated, the large majority of patients will recover.  Pneumococcal sepsis in a person without a spleen, from endocarditis or other sources may have a more guarded prognosis.

Question 6

can severe septicemia leave lasting side effects?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Severe sepsis can result in multi-organ failure, and sometimes permanent organ injury, particularly (but not limited) to the heart and kidneys.  Follow up with a physician who can monitor organ function is important and advised.  Good luck!

Question 7

what is the difference between bacteriemia and septicemia?

Accepted Answer

Definitions: "Bacteremia" means "bacteria in the blood." "Septicemia" is an older term for what we now call "severe sepsis" or "septic shock."

Severe sepsis or septic shock is an exaggerated inflammatory response in the body from an infection. Any infection can cause severe sepsis or septic shock. Many times, "bacteremia" is a cause of severe sepsis/septic shock. Prompt treatment is essential for recovery.

Question 8

what's the difference between regular septicemia and acinetobacter?

Accepted Answer

Acinetobacter : Acinetobacter is a bacteria that is ubiquitous and usually doesn't cause infection.  It is what we call opportunistic - it will cause infection if it gets a chance only.  It is usually slow growing (relative to staph or strep), and highly antibiotic resistant.  If a loved, one has acinetobacter they can survive, but is usually a sign that there is some thing else wrong with them (wounds, burns, .

Question 9

how long does it take for blood to go back to normal after septicemia?

Accepted Answer

Septicemia: Treatment with antibiotics that are effective against the causative organism usually work rapidly, but time varies with the class of drugs.  Aminoglycosides work very rapidly, whereas tetracycline derivatives may be much less rapid in clearing bacteria.

Question 10

how long would it take an elderly person to die if untreated septicemia?

Accepted Answer

Hours-days: Hours to days depending on the source and type of bacteria , if associated with shock and on the patient physiological reserve.

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