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Author(s): Mathias Tiedemann Svendsen, Georg Authried.

Volume/Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1 (2019)

Page No: 21-22

Journal: African Journal of Biology and Medical Research (AJBMR)

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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.

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