Abstract:

Sepsis is a common condition among older patients and is a common cause of acute referral to the medical ward. In this case report, an 80-year old man was diagnosed with Staphylococcus aureus septicaemia, originating from a hip joint empyema. The septicaemia resulted in disseminated intravascular coagulation leading to gangrene of fingers on his hand resulting into amputation. This case highlights a severe complication associated with septicaemia.