urosepsis
Pronunciation: YUR-oh-sep-sis
Sepsis arising from urinary tract infection, representing severe systemic response to urogenital infection.
Full Definition
Urosepsis is a life-threatening condition in which a urinary tract infection leads to sepsis, characterized by systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) with evidence of organ dysfunction. In pediatric patients, urosepsis can develop rapidly, particularly in infants with febrile UTI, children with underlying urological abnormalities, or immunocompromised patients. The condition requires prompt recognition and aggressive treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics and supportive care. Risk factors include vesicoureteral reflux, neurogenic bladder, and urological instrumentation.
Usage
Usage note: Write as one word without hyphen. Indicates severity requiring intensive monitoring and treatment.
In Context
- "The patient developed urosepsis requiring PICU admission for hemodynamic support." — critical care transfer note
- "Document urosepsis as a single term without hyphenation in medical records." — clinical documentation guideline