Septicemia secondary to administration of a contaminated intravenous fluid.
The clinical entities of bacterial contamination, septicemia, and septic shock have been discussed, and an unusual case of septic shock has been presented. The associated risks of intravenous delivery of drugs or fluids are stressed.
D000328:Adult; D004340:Drug Contamination; D004756:Enterobacteriaceae Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D018805:Sepsis / Q000382:microbiology*