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Sepsis Learning Center

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Sepsis is a severe illness in which the bloodstream is overwhelmed by bacteria.Sepsis is caused by a bacterial infection that can begin anywhere in the body. Common places where an infection might start include:.The bow...

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Causes
Sepsis is caused by a bacterial infection that can begin anywhere in the body. Common places where an infection might...
Tests
The following may indicate sepsis:Blood culture that reveals bacteriaBlood gases that reveal acidosisKidney function ...
Treatments
People with sepsis usually need to be in an intensive care unit (ICU). As soon as sepsis is suspected, "broad spectr...
Prevention
  • Prompt Treatment of Septicemia
  • Maintain Healthy Immune System

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