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Infectious Diseases

Findings involving sepsis, antimicrobial stewardship, and management of complex infections.

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VIC180
QLD45
SA43
NSW38
WA27
TAS23
NT21

Case counts vary by jurisdiction and do not reflect clinical performance. Differences reflect each state's volume of published findings, how far back records are available online, and population size.

Common clinical conditions

sepsis144pneumonia74aspiration pneumonia64septic shock54epilepsy51multi-organ failure43intellectual disability40acute kidney injury38

Specialty tagging, error classification, and clinical flags are AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Always refer to the original finding.

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NSWchildcare2026-05-06

Inquest into the death of Arianna Maragol

1y · Female·Rapidly developing Streptococcus pneumoniae infection leading to invasive pneumo…

Arianna Maragol, a 16-month-old girl, died from rapidly developing Streptococcus pneumoniae infection leading to invasive pneumococcal disease while in childcare on 24 August 2018. Key clinical lessons emerged: (1) Pneum…

paediatricsemergency medicinesystemcommunicationibuprofen
VICaged care2026-04-28

Finding into death of Graham Peter Moore

61y · Male·Pneumonia complicating Trisomy 21

Graham Peter Moore, a 61-year-old man with Down syndrome, epilepsy, and early-onset dementia living in residential care, died of pneumonia on 8 December 2025. He developed community-acquired pneumonia in late November, w…

respiratory medicineinfectious diseases
SAhospital2026-04-23

Coroner's Finding: Wilson, Charles Thomas

85y · Male·Sepsis due to Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia due to septic arthritis of left …

An 85-year-old man died in custody from sepsis due to Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia arising from septic arthritis of the left shoulder, on a background of congestive heart failure. While receiving generally adequate …

cardiologygeriatric medicinemedicationcommunicationmetoprolol
VIChospital2026-04-14

Finding into death of Giovanni John Miceli

53y · Male·Sepsis secondary to aspiration pneumonia

Giovanni John Miceli, a 53-year-old man with cerebral palsy and intellectual disability living in specialist disability accommodation, died from sepsis secondary to aspiration pneumonia. He had a known history of recurre…

infectious diseasesemergency medicineantibiotics
VICcommunity2026-04-13

Finding into death of Nikki Maree Francis

40y · Female·Complications of influenza A infection in a woman with Moebius syndrome (palliat…

A 40-year-old woman with Moebius syndrome, cerebral palsy and intellectual disability died from complications of influenza A infection. She resided in specialist disability accommodation with 24/7 support. On 3 July, she…

emergency medicineinfectious diseases
WAhospital2026-04-01

Inquest into the Death of David John HATCHER

60y · Male·Pulmonary tuberculosis in a man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with…

A 60-year-old man remanded in custody died from pulmonary tuberculosis complicated by severe COPD. Key clinical issues included: delayed diagnosis (TB not suspected at intake despite respiratory symptoms), patient's refu…

respiratory medicineinfectious diseasessystemdelaytb treatment