sepsis

A nationwide survey to explore sepsis awareness among the Dutch general public and former patients

22 maart 2023

Abstract Background: Sepsis is a life-threatening syndrome for which early recognition and treatment are essential to improve clinical outcomes yet it is not known how aware the general public in the Netherlands are about sepsis. Methods: In March 2020, an online survey via social media with 11 multiple choice questions…

When man’s best friend becomes a dangerous breed

01 september 2022

Abstract In this article we present two cases of Capnocytophaga canimorsus (C. canimorsus)-related sepsis presenting with different clinical symptoms. C. canimorsus is a commensal bacterium in the gingival flora of dogs and cats but can cause severe illness in humans after transmission through bites or licks. Risk factors include a…