2007-01-24 21:35:32 · 4 answers · asked by andy_tiu01 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Do you mean sepsis?
If so it means a major infection of the blood called Septicaemia.
Sepsis (septicaemia)
Can be fatal if not treated, the victim needing treatment in Intensive care unit and intravenous antibiotic therapy should be started as soon as septicaemia is suspected.
Symptoms
Fever or hypothermia (low body temperature)
Hyperventilation
Chills
Shaking
Warm skin
Skin rash
Rapid heart beat
Confusion or delirium
Decreased urine output
Altered blood test etc
White blood cell count that is low or high
Platelet count that is low
Blood culture that is positive for bacteria
Blood gases that reveal acidosis
Kidney function tests that are abnormal (early in the course of disease)
2007-01-24 22:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by Georgie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sepsis is a severe illness caused by overwhelming infection of the bloodstream by toxin-producing bacteria. Microorganisms invading the body cause infections.
Symptoms:
Drop in blood pressure
Hyperventilation
Rapid heart beat
Fever or hypothermia
Chills
Shaking
Decreased urine output
Warm skin
Confusion or delirium
2007-01-24 21:59:13 · answer #2 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
CEPSIS of the retina - a dart like molecule that adheres to proteins in the eye. Can lead to Macular Degeneration.
Check out this site for more details:
http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/09-2006/000005.html
2007-01-24 22:09:18 · answer #3 · answered by mad_mick001 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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