Urosepsis is a life threatening sequelae of complicated urinary tract infections. The mortality rates are significant and can be reduced with timely diagnosis and appropriate interventions. Urosepsis is a clinical condition that arises due to uncontrolled urinary tract infection leading to a scenario of severe sepsis with the focus of infection originating in the urinary tract. An underlying complicated urinary tract infection leads to involvement of the renal parenchyma and other urogenital organs. The infection spills over into the blood stream and results in septicaemia.
Risk factors Determinants of urosepsis are those that predispose the individual to complicated urinary tract infections. As in any case of sepsis, the severity of urosepsis depends on the host factors. The highest risk is among patients with altered defence systems against infections. Patients older than 60 years.…
