SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW : BACTERIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF SEPSIS IN HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS

Abstract

Introduction: Sepsis is an organ dysfunction due to impaired regulation of the body's response to infection. This disease is one of the world biggest health problem. Sepsis caused by bacterial infection is one of the main causes of high disease morbidity and mortality. Therefore, the management of sepsis must be fast and accurate to improve the prognosis of septic patients. Blood culture prior to the administration of specific antibiotics is one of the managements of sepsis. Research Objective: This study aims to determine the description and types of bacteria that cause sepsis in hospitalized patients. Methodology: The research method used is Literature Review. Data collection uses electronic databases, namely Google Scholar and Research Gate where the literature reviewed consists of 2 international journals. Data analysis was carried out by conducting discussions compiled with various supporting literature sources. Research findings: The results of 2 literatures relating to the description of bacteria that cause sepsis with the same research criteria, namely adult patients >18 years who have 2 or more SIRS criteria, showed the same results, namely the presence of bacterial growth in blood cultures of septic patients. Conclusions: It was concluded that Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria were found, where Escrichia coli and staphylococcus aureus were the most common types of bacteria found in hospitalized septic patients.