Nutrition for Special Groups

Nutrition for Special Groups 3(3+0)

Lesson 45 : Sepsis

Diagnosis

A person may have sepsis if he or she has:

• A high or low white blood cell count
• A low platelet count
• Acidosis (too much acid in the blood)
• A blood culture that is positive for bacteria
• Abnormal kidney or liver function

A PAP smear test in women also shows abnormality. This is either indicative by a low platelet count or there may be a destruction of the red blood cells.