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Transfusion reaction (1 Image)
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Transfusion reaction is a problem that occurs after a patient receives blood. The immune system launches a response against the new blood cells or other parts of the transfusion. Reviewer: Mark Levin, M.D., Hematologist and Oncologist, Newark, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.Date: 03/13/2007
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Septic shock
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Septic shock is a serious condition that occurs when an overwhelming infection leads to low blood pressure and low blood flow. The brain, heart, kidneys, and liver may not work properly or may fail. See also: Acute respiratory distress syndrome; Disseminated intravascular coagulation; Meningococcemia; Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome. Reviewer: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.Date: 10/18/2007
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Septicemia
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Septicemia is the presence of bacteria in the blood (bacteremia) and is often associated with severe disease. Reviewer: Kenneth M. Wener, MD, Department of Infectious Diseases. Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.Date: 07/25/2007
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