Septic Shock
Septic shock is a critical, life-threatening condition that results from a severe infection leading to dangerously low blood pressure and organ failure. It is the…
Septic Arthritis
Septic arthritis, also known as infectious arthritis, is a rapidly progressing joint infection caused primarily by bacterial pathogens. The condition involves invasion of the synovial…
Septic Abortion Due to Porphyromonas
Septic abortion refers to an abortion, either spontaneous or induced, that becomes complicated by infection of the uterus and surrounding structures. Anaerobic bacteria, including Porphyromonas…
Sepsis of Newborn
Sepsis of the newborn, or neonatal sepsis, refers to a life-threatening systemic infection occurring in infants within the first 28 days of life. It remains…
Sepsis Caused by Serratia
Serratia species, especially Serratia marcescens, are opportunistic Gram-negative bacilli associated with hospital-acquired infections and increasing antimicrobial resistance. These organisms are capable of causing severe systemic…
Sepsis Caused by Enterobacter
Enterobacter species, particularly Enterobacter cloacae and Enterobacter aerogenes, are significant pathogens in hospital-acquired infections, frequently implicated in bloodstream infections and sepsis. These Gram-negative bacilli are…
Sepsis Caused by Anaerobic Bacteria
Sepsis caused by anaerobic bacteria represents a serious medical condition characterized by a dysregulated host response to infection by obligate or facultative anaerobes. These organisms…
Seminoma of Testis
Seminoma of the testis is a malignant germ cell tumor, accounting for approximately 50% of all testicular cancers. It typically affects males between the ages…
Selenium Deficiency
Selenium is an essential trace element integral to numerous physiological processes, including antioxidant defense, immune function, thyroid hormone metabolism, and reproduction. It acts as a…
Selective Decontamination of the Digestive Tract
Selective decontamination of the digestive tract (SDD) is an evidence-based prophylactic strategy designed to prevent nosocomial infections in critically ill patients, particularly those in intensive…
