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Sepsis is a severe illness caused by overwhelming infection of the bloodstream by toxin-producing bacteria. |
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Symptoms
Fever or hypothermia (low body temperature; Hyperventilation; Chills; Shaking; Warm skin; Skin rash; Rapid heart beat...
Causes
Sepsis is caused by bacterial infection that can originate anywhere in the body. Common sites include the following: ...
Tests
White blood cell count that is low or high; Platelet count that is low; Blood culture that is positive for bacteria; ...
Treatments
Septic patients usually require monitoring in an intensive care unit (ICU. "Broad spectrum" intravenous antibiotic th...
Complications
Septic shock; Impaired blood flow to vital organs (brain, heart, kidneys; Disseminated intravascular coagulation.
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