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1. www.cdc.gov › vitalsigns › staphStaph infections can kill | VitalSigns | CDC

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   Mar 22, 2019 · Staphylococcus aureus (staph) is a germ found on people’s skin. Staph can cause serious infections if it gets into the blood and can lead to sepsis or death. Staph is either methicillin-resistant staph (MRSA) or methicillin-susceptible staph (MSSA). Staph can spread in and between hospitals and other healthcare facilities, and in communities.

2. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesSeptic Shock: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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   Jun 14, 2022 · Without treatment, most people will die of septic shock. With treatment, 30% to 40% of people with septic shock die. What is recovery like after septic shock? Many people recover from septic shock, but it can take a long time. You may continue to have symptoms for months or years. These long-term effects are called post-sepsis syndrome.

3. exactlyhowlong.com › how-long-does-it-take-to-dieHow Long Does It Take To Die From Sepsis (And Why)?

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   Nov 18, 2021 · A person suffering from sepsis can die within a month or even can take a year. It depends on many factors such as the patient’s pre-health conditions, the stage of the sepsis the person is suffering from, etc. Sepsis has three stages that are Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3. Stage 1 is the starting and the confirmation of the infection in the body.

4. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › sepsisSepsis - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 10, 2023 · Different medications are used in treating sepsis and septic shock. They include: Antibiotics. Treatment with antibiotics begins as soon as possible. Broad-spectrum antibiotics, which are effective against a variety of bacteria, are often used first. When blood tests results show which germ is causing the infection, the first antibiotic may get ...

5. www.health.harvard.edu › blog › sepsis-whenSepsis: When infection overwhelms - Harvard Health

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   Sep 19, 2016 · Generally, infections of the lungs (like pneumonia), urinary tract, abdomen, and skin are more likely to cause sepsis, and certain bacteria are the most common culprits. Who is most likely to develop sepsis? Some people are more likely to develop sepsis: those older than 65, infants younger than one year, and anyone with a weakened immune ...

6. www.webmd.com › sepsis-septicemia-blood-infectionSepsis Symptoms and Treatment - WebMD

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   Feb 1, 2024 · After sepsis treatment, there is a chance you could experience long-term effects. This is called post-sepsis syndrome (PSS). Problems can last for years after having sepsis and may include:

7. www.healthline.com › health › dental-and-oral-healthWhen Can a Tooth Infection Kill You? - Healthline

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   Sep 13, 2021 · If left untreated, it may take a few more weeks or months for the infection to spread to other tissues and cause complications. However, once this has happened, death can occur quickly.