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Septicemia

Septicemia is the presence of bacteria in the blood( bacteremia) and is often associated with severe disease.Septicemia is a serious, life-threatening infection that gets worse very quickly. It can arise from infections...

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Septicemia can begin with spiking fevers, chills, rapid breathing, and rapid heart rate. The person looks very ill.Th...

Causes

Septicemia is a serious, life-threatening infection that gets worse very quickly. It can arise from infections throu...

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Physical examination may show:Low blood pressureLow body temperature or feverSigns of associated disease (such as men...

Treatments

Septicemia is a serious condition that requires a hospital stay. You may be admitted to an intensive care unit(ICU).F...

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Septicemia can rapidly lead to adult respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS), septic shock, and death.Septicemia associat...

Prevention

Appropriate treatment of localized infections can prevent septicemia. The Haemophilus influenza B(HIB) vaccine has al...

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Septicemia is not common but is devastating. Early recognition may prevent progression to shock.A person has a fever,...

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