World Sepsis Day-2017

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Highlights:

• World sepsis day is held on 13^th September every year to increase awareness on sepsis and also help reduce the worldwide burden of sepsis.
• Annually, sepsis accounts for at least 8 million deaths worldwide and is the number one preventable cause of death.
• World sepsis day provides an opportunity to spread awareness and prevention measures in the community.
• This year, World Health Organization and Global Sepsis Alliance are conducting a free online congress with spotlight on maternal and neonatal sepsis.

"He died due to an infection." This is very common phrase in most parts of the world pertaining to the cause of death. However very few understand that 90% of the deaths due to infections are a result of sepsis. Sepsis is a life threatening condition that occurs when the body's response to an infection damages its own tissues and organs. This results in inflammation throughout the body leading to several complications including multiple organ failure and eventually death.

‘World Sepsis Day is held on 13th September of every year to increase awareness and fight sepsis all around the world.’

What is Sepsis?

Sepsis is the body's extreme response to an infection. It is a life-threatening condition and without timely treatment, sepsis can rapidly cause tissue damage, organ failure, and eventually death. Sepsis happens when an infection you already have in the body triggers a chain reaction throughout your body.

Causes

Infections that are most closely linked to sepsis:

• Urinary tract
• Skin
• Gut
• Pneumonia

Microorganisms that are most likely to cause sepsis

• Most are caused by bacterial infections but may also be caused due to fungal or viral infections
• Staphylococcus aureus
• Escherichia coli

Risk Factors

Anyone with an infection has a risk of sepsis but the risk is more prominent in certain individuals and age groups:

• Children and adults above the age of 65
• Individuals with a weak immune system
• Individuals with wounds and burns
• Individuals who already have invasive devices in their bodies; for example catheters or breathing tubes
• Individuals with chronic medical conditions like diabetes or kidney disease

Symptoms

These symptoms, if observed after infection may be indicative of sepsis:

• Abdominal pain
• Fever
• Shortness of breath
• Dizziness
• Low urine output

Prevention:

(http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sepsis/symptoms-causes/dxc-20169787)

Source: Medindia

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