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Sepsis is a condition that is caused by an infection and makes the whole body inflamed. Having sepsis may cause bruising under the nails.
Cirrhosis is the seventh leading cause of disease-related death in the United States
Cirrhosis and nodular cirrhosis can cause a small liver. Cirrhosis can be caused by alcohol abuse, hepatitis B and C, fatty liver disease, or something else.
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Yes, it is since the infection is in the entire body and it is called sepsis. It does depend on the bacteria or virus that is involved but still can be deadly. There are a lot of different microbes which can cause sepsis. Bacteria is the leading cause of sepsis but fungi and virus can also cause it. Infections in the kidneys and bladder (UTI), lungs (pneumonia), skin (cellulitis), appendicitis, meningitis and others can lead to sepsis. Infections developed after surgery may also cause sepsis. Bacterial infection is a medical emergency. A person having sepsis should be treated in the hospital specifically in the intensive care unit.
Yes. Hepatitis can cause cirrhosis, as can other diseases; alcohol is a common cause, but not the only one.
Sepsis can be caused by a broad range of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, but must common bacteria causing Sepsis are Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Streptococcus species. Other bacteria like Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterococcus species are also known to cause sepsis, but are less common. If you want to get more information about sepsis, have a peek at our website where we gathered more information about sepsis: centralbiohub.de/blogs/join-the-fight-against-sepsis-with-human-blood-samples
Cirrhosis may cause normal, moderately high or high levels of bilirubin, depending on exact features of the cirrhosis. Excessive consumption of alcohol is the most common cause of cirrhosis.