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You get Septicemic Plague when this bacterium Yersinia Pestis enters an opening of the skin, a wound, from a piece of clothing used by an infected person. This disease can also appear when the bubonic or pneumonic plague is untreated.
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Is there a vaccine for septicemia?
Septicemia is a blood infection, not a germ. There are a number of vaccines that reduce the risk of septicemia from a given pathogen.
Is septicemia stomach cancer?
No, septicemia is blood poisoning caused by germs.
Which test is used to rule out septicemia?
A blood culture is used to rule out septicemia.
Can septicemia be caused by gangrene?
Yes, gangrene can cause septicemia. This happens when the gangrene spreads and enters the blood stream. Septicemia is sometimes called blood poisoning.
What is systemic disease caused by the spread of bacteria via the circulating blood?
Sepsis, septicemia.
How you would get septicemia?
Septicemia is systemic blood poisoning. You can get it if you have a localized infection that spreads into other parts of your body.
Is a blood infection terminal?
Bacterial infections of the blood are generally called septicemia, or sepsis. Septicemia is very deadly if not treated.
What infection can cause septicemia?
Septicemia, also called blood poisoning, is a systemic infection arising from the multiplication of pathogens in the blood. Septicemia is a common example of sepsis. The presence of bacteria in the blood is known as bacteremia.
Septicemia ICD code?
038.9
An infection that becomes systemic?
septicemia
Is it possible to diagnose septicemia with leukemia?
No
Is massage good idea for septicemia?
No. Absolutely not. If you have septicemia you should see a doctor right away or go to the ER (Emergency Room).
