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Sepsis Learning Center
Causes could include:
- Bacteremia
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Fungemia
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Viremia
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Parasitemia
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Sepsis is caused by a bacterial infection that can begin anywhere in the body. Common places where an infection might start include:
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Sepsis can originate anywhere bacteria can gain entry to the body; common sites include the genitourinary tract, the liver and its bile ducts, the gastrointestinal tract, and the lungs. Broken or ulcerated skin can also provide access to bacteria ...
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There are many possible causes of infection in the patient with cancer. For example, certain cancers interfere with the body's immune system response, which results in increased risk of infection to the patient. These cancer types include acute le...
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Bacteremia is an invasion of the bloodstream by bacteria.
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Fungi are types of parasitic plants that include molds, mildew, and yeast. A fungal infection is an inflammatory condition in which fungi multiply and invade the skin, the digestive tract, the genitals, and other body tissues, particularly, the lu...
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