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Neutropenic Sepsis - Frequently Asked Questions

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD on Oct 14, 2020


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who should I consult for neutropenic sepsis?

Neutropenic sepsis is normally detected in those undergoing chemotherapy. Hence, the attending physician will monitor the individual and determine the immediate treatment.

2. What kind of nutrition is provided to neutropenic sepsis patients?

During neutropenic sepsis treatment, the individual is provided nutrition by feeding directly into the gut (enteric nutrition).

3. Following chemotherapy when do the white blood cells completely regenerate?

Following chemotherapy, it has been seen that it takes nearly 9 months for the complete range of white blood cells to regenerate to pre-treatment levels.


4. What are the complications of neutropenic sepsis?

Septic shock (low blood pressure), failure of either one or multiple organs, and ineffective cardiovascular function, are some of the complications.


5. What are the common bacterial organisms that cause neutropenic sepsis?

Bacteria, such as Escherichia coli, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter spp, and Klebsiella spp, are commonly known to cause neutropenic sepsis.

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