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Septicemia, or Sepsis, can cause fever, decreased urination, rapid pulse, rapid breathing, nausea and vomiting and diarrhea. The condition can begin in different parts of the body which will effect what symptoms are experienced.
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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 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.
What std can cause a complicated death including meningitis dementia and septicemia?
Gonarrhea
What was the leading cause of death of World War 2?
other than bullets... septicemia
What is another name for septicemia?
Sepsis or SIRS (Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) are other common names for the presence of pathogens in the bloodstream that cause systemic (whole body) symptoms of infection (septicemia), sometimes also referred to as being "septic". Depending on the severity and symptoms, it can also be called severe sepsis or septic shock. Bacteremia is presence of bacteria in the blood, but does not mean the same as septicemia since it is usually transient and usually clears from the action of the body's own immune system. Bacteremia does not indicate a systemic reaction or infection. A common lay term used is "blood poisoning".
What diseases do diplococci bacteria cause?
Meningococcal diplodocus is a gram negative bacteria. Meningococcal diplodocus can cause septicemia, meningitis or both, these infections can be present with conjunctivitis, arthritis, and a combination of other symptoms.
What was the leading cause of death during world war 2?
other than bullets... septicemia
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.
What illness can escherichia coli cause?
E.coli is the most common cause of urinary tract infections, diarrhoea and septicemia. It can also cause wound infections, peritonitis, cholecystitis. It is an important cause of neonatal meningitis.
Antibiotics for septicemia from a blister?
Septicemia is a serious infection that can develop very rapidly and infect other organs in the body. It is caused by bacteria in the bloodstream, and can be very dangerous if it is not treated early. A blister can lead to the development of septicemia. Symptoms of this include redness and swelling around the blister, and visible lines of blood appearing around the infection. It should definitely be treated with antibiotics, although if it is progressed, injections and hospitalisation may be required.
