Symptoms and Signs of Neutropenic Sepsis

What are the Symptoms and Signs of Neutropenic Sepsis?

Some of the characteristic symptoms that predict the presence of neutropenic sepsis are:

• Falling neutrophil count — > 0.5 x 10⁹/litre
• Irregular heartbeat—either > 20 beats per month (bpm) or > 90 bpm
• Low or high fever —either < 36°C or > 38°C

• Sore throat
• Flu-like symptoms
• Reduced tension (hypotension)—A reduction of more than 40 mm Hg or blood pressure that is < 90 mm Hg
• Chills
• Mental state is affected
• Feeling generally unwell and listless
• Inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes
• High glucose levels > 110 mg/dL