Sepsis is the body's immune systems response to a bacterial, viral or parasitic infection. It is a very serious condition and it can lead to widespread inflammation in the body. Types of infection leading to sepsis can include: lung infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections of the kidneys or bladder and wound infections on the skin where bacteria has entered.
Sepsis requires quick diagnosis and prompt treatment. Once the source of the infection is identified, antibiotics can be administered. If left untreated sepsis can lead to death, as infection travels through the bloodstream causing multiple organ failure.
2006-09-23 17:47:53
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answered by mocha gal 1
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agree with mocha gal.....that..Sepsis is the body's immune systems response to a bacterial, viral or parasitic infection. It is a very serious condition and it can lead to widespread inflammation in the body. Types of infection leading to sepsis can include: lung infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections of the kidneys or bladder and wound infections on the skin where bacteria has entered.
Sepsis requires quick diagnosis and prompt treatment. Once the source of the infection is identified, antibiotics can be administered. If left untreated sepsis can lead to death, as infection travels through the bloodstream causing multiple organ failure
2006-09-24 01:30:07
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answered by doctor asho 5
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It is the immune response to a severe infection. Septicemia is sepsis of the bloodstream caused by bacteremia, which is the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream. The term septicemia is also used to refer to sepsis in general. Infections can come from anything at all.
2006-09-24 00:01:46
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answered by brite_i_s 2
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septic shock refers to blood infection can be both human or animal. usually caused by an open wound or internal inhury.
2006-09-23 23:59:01
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answered by Roxy 5
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