10 Causes of Sepsis
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Cause #9: Hospital Acquired Infections
Hospital-acquired infections, otherwise known as nosocomial infections, are those infections that a person gets while being hospitalized for another medical condition. The healthcare staff can spread the infection as well, in addition to air droplets and contaminated equipment.
The problem with these infections is that the microorganisms, usually bacteria, that are causing them are resistant to most of the antibiotics, which makes their treatment very difficult. If the infection spreads to the bloodstream, sepsis will develop. Sepsis is a real challenge for hospitals worldwide today as it is one of the leading causes of death.
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