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Sepsis : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Fungemia
  • Viremia
  • Parasitemia

Causes Overview Articles

Sepsis
Sepsis is caused by a bacterial infection that can begin anywhere in the body. Common places where an infection might start include:.The bowel(usually seen with peritonitis) The kidneys(upper urinary tract infection).The liver or the gall bladder ...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 28, 2008
Sepsis
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...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Infection and Sepsis
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer

Specific Causes Articles

Bacteremia
Bacteremia is an invasion of the bloodstream by bacteria.Bacteremia occurs when bacteria enter the bloodstream. This may occur through a wound or infection, or through a surgical procedure or injection.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Fungal Infections
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...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Fungal Infections
Detailed information on fungal skin infections, including Candidiasis, Tinea Infections, and Tinea Versicolor
Source:StayWell
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