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   Sep·ti·ce·mi·a

   /ˌseptəˈsēmēə/

   

   noun

   • 1. blood poisoning, especially that caused by bacteria or their toxins.

   Word Origin mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek sēptikos + haima ‘blood’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. septicemic adjective

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › sepsisSepsis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 10, 2023 · Sepsis is a serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection. The infection-fighting processes turn on the body, causing the organs to work poorly. Sepsis may progress to septic shock. This is a dramatic drop in blood pressure that can damage the lungs, kidneys, liver and other organs.

3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesSepsis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

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   Jan 19, 2023 · Overview. What is sepsis? Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency caused by your body’s overwhelming response to an infection. Without urgent treatment, it can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death. Sepsis definition. Sepsis is your body’s extreme reaction to an infection.

4. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsSepsis - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   May 3, 2024 · Sepsis is usually caused by bacterial infections but may be the result of other infections such as viruses, parasites or fungi. Its treatment requires medical care, including the use of antimicrobials, intravenous fluids and other measures. Sepsis acquired in health care settings is one of the most frequent adverse events during care delivery ...

5. www.cdc.gov › sepsis › what-is-sepsisWhat is Sepsis? | Sepsis | CDC - Centers for Disease Control ...

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   Aug 24, 2023 · It is a life-threatening medical emergency. Sepsis happens when an infection you already have triggers a chain reaction throughout your body. Most cases of sepsis start before a patient goes to the hospital. Infections that lead to sepsis most often start in the lung, urinary tract, skin, or gastrointestinal tract.

6. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › SepsisSepsis - Wikipedia

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   Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. [4] [7] This initial stage of sepsis is followed by suppression of the immune system. [8] . Common signs and symptoms include fever, increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, and confusion. [1] .

7. www.webmd.com › a-to-z-guides › sepsis-septicemia-blood-infectionSepsis Symptoms and Treatment - WebMD

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   Feb 1, 2024 · 6 min read. What Is Sepsis? Sepsis is when your body has a severe response to an infection. During sepsis, your immune system, which normally defends you from germs, starts to...

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

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   Feb 10, 2023 · departments. On this page. Diagnosis. Treatment. Diagnosis. Doctors often order several tests to try to pinpoint underlying infection. Blood tests. Blood samples are used to test for: Evidence of infection. Blood-clotting problems. Abnormal liver or kidney function. Lower levels of oxygen than the body needs. Electrolyte imbalances.