Septic Shock : Causes
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Septic shock occurs most often in the very old and the very young. It also occurs in people who have other illnesses. Any type of bacteria can cause septic shock. Fungi and (rarely) viruses may also cause the condition. Toxins released by the bact...
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During an infection, certain types of bacteria can produce and release complex molecules, called endotoxins, that may provoke a dramatic response by the body's immune system. Released in the bloodstream, endotoxins are particularly dangerous, beca...
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During an infection, certain bacteria can release complex molecules, called endotoxins, that may provoke a dramatic response by the body's immune system. Endotoxins are particularly dangerous; as they become widely dispersed, they cause arteries a...
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Fungi are types of parasitic plants that include molds, mildew, and yeast. A fungal infection is an inflammatory condition in which fungi multiply and invade the skin, the digestive tract, the genitals, and other body tissues, particularly, the lungs and liver.
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Septicemia is the presence of bacteria in the blood ( bacteremia ) and is often associated with severe disease.
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Blood poisoning, also known as septicemia or sepsis, occurs when the bloodstream becomes infected by bacteria (i.e.
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