Q: Who should I consult for neutropenic sepsis?
A: Neutropenic sepsis is normally detected in those undergoing chemotherapy. Hence, the attending physician will monitor the individual and determine the immediate treatment.
Q: What kind of nutrition is provided to neutropenic sepsis patients?
A: During neutropenic sepsis treatment, the individual is provided nutrition by feeding directly into the gut (enteric nutrition).
Q: Following chemotherapy when do the white blood cells completely regenerate?
A: 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.
Q: What are the complications of neutropenic sepsis?
A: Septic shock (low blood pressure), failure of either one or multiple organs, and ineffective cardiovascular function, are some of the complications.
Q: What are the common bacterial organisms that cause neutropenic sepsis?
A: 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.
