Septicemia
A infection in blood is called septicemia,it happens when bacteria from other parts of the body, like the skin, lungs, kidneys, and bladder, get into the bloodstream. Because the bacteria and their toxins can spread throughout the entire body through the bloodstream, septicemia is deadly. When septicemia leads to serious problems, it is defined as as sepsis. Sepsis , in which inflammation rises and causes blood clots and blocks oxygen that stops blood flow to the important organ. Septic shock is an occurrence of inflammation in very low blood pressure.Septic shock frequently results in death.
Septicemia occurs when any part of the body is infected with bacteria and these bacteria multiply, quickly grow and enter into the bloodstream and spread to other parts of the body. Various types of bacteria can cause septicemia, including Staphylococcus aureus (staph),Escherichia coli (E. coli), and other microorganism. In the blood stream, the bacteria emit toxins that impact on the healthy organ or cause organ failure such as kidney or heart failure. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is the third consequence of septicemia . This potentially fatal illness stops oxygen from getting into the bloodstream from the lungs. It frequently causes some degree of long-term lung damage. Additionally, it may harm the brain, resulting in memory issues.
Symptoms
- Lose interest in food
- Become feverish
- Have a high heart rate
- Become nauseated
- Vomit
- Become sensitive to light
- Complain of extreme pain or discomfort
- Feel cold
- Become lethargic, anxious, confused, or agitated
- Experience a coma and sometimes death
Cause/Risk factors
- Lung infections (pneumonia)
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin infections
- Infections in the intestines or gut
- Staphylococcus aureus (staph)
- Escherichia coli (E. coli)
- Some types of Streptococcus
- Weak immune systems
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Diagnosis
Hematology Department: Peripheral blood smears stained with Wright-Giemsa are observed under the microscope. This type of stain helps to diagnose the causative bacteria with the help of microscopy examination.
Diagnosis of septicemia under the microscope
Microbiology Department: The blood samples are obtained from the patient. This blood is used for culturing and incubated in specific media to allow bacterial growth. After the incubation is completed, then take a small portion of culture for the microscopy examination. Gram staining was performed for the identification of the microorganism.
Microbiological diagnosis of Septicemia
Reference:
1.https://www.healthline.com/health/septicemia
2.https://www.medparkhospital.com/en-US/disease-and-treatment/septicemia
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