Bacterial blood infection in elderly
[DOCX File]Document purpose - National Blood Authority
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The negative bacterial cultures (which covered the usual bacterial agents) suggest the pathogen might be a virus or a parasite. Signs and symptoms among students (i.e., high prevalence of vomiting and diarrhea) are more common among viral infections than a parasitic infection, but could be seen in both.
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Pathways of infection. Ascending infection from the urethra- Most common. Hematogenous spread-from the blood. Host defenses. Washout phenomenon. Mucin layer in bladder . pH of urine- 6-7. Risk factors. Females-short urethra. Uncircumcised males. Pregnant females. Infants/children. Elderly. Catheterization->96hours. Urinary obstruction
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, which refers to inflammation of the meninges. Bacterial meningitis was discussed in a previous lecture. Viral meningitis. is an infection of the subarachnoid space caused by a virus. The predominant clinical features of fever, headache, and nuchal rigidity (neck stiffness), are often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and malaise.
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Septic emboli, which are small blood clots containing infectious agents, are released from the primary infection site and enter the bloodstream. The embolus lodges in a capillary in the brain, causing a localized hemorrhage and producing a site for the initiation of infection which evolves into a …
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3) Discuss the rational approach to follow when deciding about empiric therapy for a community acquired bacterial pneumonia in an elderly patient. 4) List nephrotoxic antimicrobials . 5) Discuss the relationship between bladder catheterization and nosocomial infection.
[DOC File]Viral meningitis is an infection of the subarachnoid space ...
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detection of bacteria in the recipient’s blood following transfusion but not in the transfused blood component and no other reasons are ascertainable for the positive blood culture Confirmed transfusion transmitted bacterial infection:
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Listeriosis usually affects pregnant women, the elderly, or immunocompromised. Meningoencephalitis is characterized by. headaches. stiff neck. delirium. Coma. Septicemia is a blood disease involving high numbers of infected monocytes. Infection of the uterus can occur in women. Bacterial …
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