Septicaemia — Uganda (General Adult population)
Clinical Features
Fever (>38.5°C) or hypothermia. Rigors, chills, altered mental status. Tachycardia and hypotension. Signs of primary site of infection (e.g., pneumonia, UTI). Toxic shock is a complication.
Investigations
Blood: WBC count, culture and sensitivity (use aseptic technique, collect before antibiotics). Identify primary source of infection. Culture from appropriate sites (urine, sputum, wound swab).
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