Volume : X, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

Characteristics of source of infection and culture positivity in severe sepsis

Dr. Jyoti Jindal, Dr. Vikas Garg

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Objectives : Sepsis and severe sepsis is a major cause of mortality worldwide. The most important concern in the management of septic patients is the right choice of antibiotics. The main aim of the study to detect the source of infection and culture positivity as it can help in better treatment ,decrease the length of stay and mortality. Material and Methods : This study had been conducted over a period of 1 year in tertiary care hospital. A total of 104 patients were enrolled in this study as per inclusion criteria for severe sepsis. All important investigations relevant to the study were sent. Results : Out of total 104 patients ,UTI was major source of infection in 63 patients follow by respiratory tract infection in 43 patients. Blood culture was positive in 32 patients and Urine culture positive in 50 patients with majority had E. coli growth. Sputum/ET culture was positive in 21 patients. Conclusion : Early detection of source of infection , isolation of organism and timely intervention in the form of antibiotics and removal of source of infection can help in decreasing mortality, length of stay in hospital and cost in severe septic patients.

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CHARACTERISTICS OF SOURCE OF INFECTION AND CULTURE POSITIVITY IN SEVERE SEPSIS, Dr. JYOTI JINDAL, Dr. VIKAS GARG INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-10 | Issue-8 | August-2020

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