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1
Q

Give an example of how different levels of virulence affects level of sepsis

A

Eg. streptococcus pyogenes

  • no endotoxin:
  • cellulitis
  • pain
  • endotoxin present:
  • cellulitis
  • toxic shock
  • hypotension
  • altered mental state
2
Q

Give an example of how bioburden can affect level of infection in sepsis

A

Eg. Salmonella typhimurium

10^3 CFU:

  • gurgling tummy
  • loose stools

10^5 CFU:

  • haemorrhagic colitis
  • fever
  • abdominal pain
3
Q

Give an example of how host susceptibility can affect level of infection in sepsis

A

Eg. Streptococcus pneumoniae

fit adult:

  • fever
  • pneumonia

elderly:

  • fever
  • pneumonia
  • physical unsteadiness
  • confusion
  • altered mental state
4
Q

Give an example of how temporal evolution can affect the level of infection in sepsis

A

Eg. Neisseria meningitidis

early:

  • fever
  • malaise
  • headache
  • myalgia
  • arthralgia

late:

  • septic shock
  • altered mental state
  • hypotension

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