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Establishment of A Mouse Sepsis-Induced Immunosuppression Model By Intranasal Instillation of Bacteria
Published on: June 12, 2026
Sepsis and treatment-induced immunosuppression in the patient with cancer
Beverly S Reigle1, M Joyce Dienger
1College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, 3110 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038, USA. reiglebs@uc.edu
Abstract:
Treatment for cancer is frequently an assault to the immune system. The immunosuppression that results significantly increases the patient's risk for infection. In this patient population, infection can quickly progress to sepsis, septic shock, and death. A high index of suspicion during nursing assessments is a critical strategy in early identification of infections. In addition, judicious adherence to infection control measures, appropriate use of prophylactic agents, and immediate employment of broad-spectrum antibiotics that are empirically based are essential strategies to maximize the patient's likelihood for survival.
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