Complications and Outcomes of Septicemia in Urinary Tract Infection: Septicemia in UTI

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common bacterial infection that can progress to septicemia, a serious and potentially life-threatening condition. Septicemia occurs when bacteria from an infection in one part of the body spread to the bloodstream and cause a systemic inflammatory response. Early recognition and treatment of septicemia in UTI is crucial to prevent serious complications and improve outcomes. Objective: To explore the complications and outcomes of septicemia in UTI. Methods: The cross-sectional, descriptive, and observational. 101 patients with septicemia due to UTI were enrolled from the medical wards and Accident and Emergency Department of Mayo Hospital Lahore. Liver function tests, renal function tests, and full blood counts were performed on each patient. Data were entered into a Performa created for this study, and the latest SPSS version was used for data analysis. Results: Majority of males and females had normal bilirubin and Na+ and K+ levels. WBCs were high in 13/16 males and14/16 females. Platelets were low in 9/16 males but normal in 9/16 females. Hemoglobin. Conclusions: Septicemia in UTI is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication. Early recognition and treatment of septicemia is crucial to prevent serious complications and improve outcomes