International Journal of Tropical Medicine
ISSN: Online 1818-779XISSN: Print 1816-3319
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Abstract
Sepsis remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, necessitating comprehensive understanding and effective management strategies. This study aims to elucidate the clinical characteristics, sepsis severity, bloodstream infections, and predictive factors among septic patients. A prospective study involving 100 patients with suspected sepsis was conducted, evaluating participant demographics, sepsis severity using Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) and quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) scores, blood culture positivity rates, distribution of identified pathogens, and predictors of blood culture positivity. The mean age of participants was 56.4 years, with a male predominance (60.0%) and common comorbidities including hypertension (35.0%) and diabetes (25.0%). Analysis of sepsis severity scores revealed varying degrees of organ dysfunction, with higher scores associated with increased bloodstream infection rates. Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative bacteria, along with fungal isolates, were identified as causative pathogens, emphasizing the polymicrobial nature of bloodstream infections. Independent predictors of blood culture positivity included sepsis severity and qSOFA scores. This study provides valuable insights into sepsis and SOFA and qSOFA scores. Early recognition, risk assessment, and appropriate management strategies are crucial in optimizing sepsis outcomes. These findings contribute to the foundation for refining sepsis management protocols and improving patient care practices.
How to cite this article:
Mahesh Aarudha Hatti, B.R. Sudha and Sadasiva Raju Somalaraju. Comparative Analysis of Blood Culture Positivity Rates among Patients Stratified by Sepsis Scores: A Prospective Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makijtm.2024.3.41.46
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3319/10.36478/makijtm.2024.3.41.46