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Underlying cause/focus of sepsis and outcomes
| Underlying cause/focus of sepsis | N | Mortality |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified cause | 6 | 3 |
| HBV infection | 1 | – |
| HIV | 1 | – |
| Lassa fever | 1 | – |
| Infective endocarditis | 1 | 1 |
| Meningitis | 1 | – |
| Ruptured appendix with peritonitis | 1 | 1 |
| Enterocutaneous fistula—post exploratory laparotomy, pelvic abscess, ruptured appendix | 1 | 1 |
| Wound sepsis | 1 | – |
| Pyomyositis | 1 | – |
HBV, hepatitis B virus; HIV, human immunodeficiency virus infection.
