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- Dictionarysep·ti·ce·mi·a/ˌseptəˈsēmēə/
noun
- 1. blood poisoning, especially that caused by bacteria or their toxins.
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Dec 21, 2023 · Septicemia is a serious bloodstream infection caused by bacteria from other parts of the body. It can lead to sepsis, shock, and organ failure if not treated quickly. Learn how to recognize the signs, diagnose, and treat septicemia.
May 17, 2021 · Septicemia is an infection that occurs when bacteria enter the bloodstream and spread. It can lead to sepsis, the body’s reaction to the infection, which can cause organ damage and even death. Septicemia is more common in people who are hospitalized or have other medical conditions. It requires immediate medical attention and antibiotic treatment.
Sepsis is your body’s most extreme response to an infection. You may hear it called septicemia. This is the medical name for blood poisoning by germs such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Sepsis can cause shock (called septic shock) and organ failure, which can be fatal in up to half of cases. This depends on the type of germ involved.
Aug 18, 2023 · Septicemia is a serious infection of the blood caused by bacteria. Learn about the symptoms, risks, diagnosis and treatment of septicemia, also known as blood poisoning or sepsis.
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body damages its own tissues and organs in response to an infection. Sepsis can lead to septic shock, organ failure and even death if it’s not diagnosed and treated early. What is the difference between sepsis and septicaemia?
May 3, 2024 · Overview. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that happens when the body’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection, causing organ dysfunction (4).
Feb 10, 2023 · Overview. Sepsis is a serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection. The infection-fighting processes turn on the body, causing the organs to work poorly. Sepsis may progress to septic shock.
