Biol 225 Case Study Review

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Case Study Review Dawn Cervantes Bio 225 Gen Micro/Lab LAPU Mar 1, 2024
The terms health-care infections (HAIs) and hospital-acquired infections are now used interchangeably with nosocomial urinary tract infections. A nosocomial urinary tract infection can be developed due to an infection or toxin that exists in a certain location, such as a hospital. Nosocomial infections are infections that develop during medical treatment but are not present at the time of admission. Viruses, fungi, and bacteria are the major causes of HAIs. The main way that bacteria, fungi, and viruses transmit is through person-to-person contact. Bacteria are the cause of 90% of HAI cases. During their hospital stay, patients with weakened immune systems are more likely to get an infection. Up to 40% of all infections acquired in hospitals are nosocomial urinary tract infections (UTIs). Nosocomial UTIs are more common among senior male patients hospitalized for extended periods of time, patients receiving urological manipulations, patients with indwelling urinary catheters, and patients suffering from incapacitating illnesses. A 77-year-old male with a history of Parkinson’s disease, atrial fibrillation, and pre-diabetes, was brought to the emergency room by EMS for an evaluation of lethargy and drowsiness for 2 days. Per his wife, the patient became more drowsy, lethargic, and slept most of the day over the past 24 to 48 hours. She also noticed that his urine was very dark in color. Staff was also notified that the patient was 7 days post pacemaker implantation and had to be catheterized. The catheter was removed 1-day post-op. Upon examination, the patient had a fever of 103 and was unable to communicate. Labs were drawn, and a blood culture was performed. The patient was found to have sepsis
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