Systemic infection

SYSTEMIC / MULTISYSTEM INFECTIONS 

 

SEPTICAEMIA 

 

Sepsis is a serious condition characterized by inflammation in the body. It is caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream, which triggers an immune response, causing inflammation and a closing body systems slow to treat the infection. This disease can be fatal, especially if the patient is allowed to make progress in the shock phase and departure can be alarmingly quickly. If sepsis is suspected, a patient transported to hospital for immediate medical care.

SEPTICAEMIA 

 

The causes of sepsis are varied. Typically, the patient is vulnerable due to age or condition, and bacteria simply enjoy the situation. Surgery latent infections, and burns can all cause blood poisoning, which is a very good reason to keep any infections to ensure they do not spread. A case of sepsis begins with bacteria that produce toxins in the bloodstream, causing blood clotting, the body tries to fight against bacteria.

 

MENINGOCOCCAL SEPTICAEMIA 

 

Meningococcal septicemia (blood poisoning) - This is the most dangerous and deadly of the two diseases. It occurs when bacteria enter the bloodstream and multiply uncontrollably, damaging the walls of blood vessels and cause bleeding under the skin. The disease is called sepsis and meningitis is usually associated with the eruption of purple. Sepsis can cause death within hours, or permanent disabilities such as scars and amputations. See the animation below shows how it travels through the blood system. 

MENINGOCOCCAL SEPTICAEMIA 

 

The disease is carried in asmptomatically 50-20% of the population. It is found worldwide in the five major serogroups. Meningococcal group A causes epidemic disease in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia. Groups Y and W also cause an infection outbreak. B and C tend to cause sporadic infections in Europe and North America. The disease occurs only in a small percentage of those colonized. It depends on both host and bacterial factors and are more likely following viral upper respiratory tract. Man is the only known reservoir of disease. Meningococcal disease occurs when bacteria invade the nasal mucosa and into the bloodstream.

 

TULAREMIA 

 

Tularemia, also known as "rabbit fever", is a disease caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. Tularemia is typically found in animals, especially rodents, rabbits and hares. Tularemia is a disease usually in rural areas and has been reported in all states of the United States except Hawaii. Typically, people infected by the bites of infected insects (most commonly, ticks and horseflies) by handling infected sick or dead animals, eating or drinking contaminated food or water by respiration bacteria from the air.

Tularemia

 

Its  a common  widespread disease in animals. About 200 human cases of tularemia are reported each year in the United States. In most cases occur in parts of south-central and western states. Almost all cases occur in rural areas, and those resulting from bites of ticks and biting flies or handling infected rodents, rabbits or hares. Cases the result of breathing the bacteria into the air and laboratory accidents. people develop symptoms depends on how they are exposed to tularemia. Possible symptoms include skin sores, swollen lymph nodes, painful, inflamed eyes, sore throat, mouth sores, diarrhea or pneumonia. If bacteria are inhaled, symptoms may include sudden onset of fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, joint pain, dry cough and progressive weakness. People with pneumonia can develop chest pain, difficulty breathing, spitting blood and respiratory failure. Rabbit fever can be fatal if the person has not been treated with appropriate antibiotics.

 

Francisella tularensis is highly contagious. A small number of bacteria (10-50 organisms) can cause disease. If Francisella tularensis were used as a bioweapon, the bacteria were probably made in the air to be inhaled. People who inhale the bacteria can experience severe respiratory diseases like pneumonia and systemic infection serious if not treated.

 

The incubation period (time to be exposed to fall ill) for tularemia is usually 3-5 days, but can vary from 1-14 days. If you think you have been exposed to tularemia bacteria, consult a doctor quickly. Treatment with antibiotics for a period of 10-14 days or more after exposure may be recommended. If you have any antibiotics, it is important to take following the instructions you receive. All medications you take, be taken.