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Yes. Especially if the infection spreads from the localized initial site and becomes a systemic disease. When this happens it is called septicemia, sepsis, SIRS, blood poisoning, etc. When the whole body is affected by the infection many systems can be seriously impacted, such as the kidneys, nervous system, heart, liver, etc. If these organs/systems fail, people can often die. Additionally, high fevers and dehydration from the infection can kill if the infection is not adequately treated in time. People have been known to die from infections that began as minor infections such as acne, dental infections, appendicitis, small cuts, puncture wounds, wounds from minor surgeries, wounds/ulcers (on the feet especially), burns, bronchitis, pneumonia, influenza, etc. When there are fever, redness, drainage, abscesses and other signs of infection, no matter how small, treatment should be initiated and if no improvement is seen within a few days or if the fever gets very high, seek a medical professional's exam.
What else can I help you with?
What is a sentence for fester?
Puncture wounds are most likely to fester. Has last week's laceration begun to fester for you?
What are infected pressure sores on the skin called?
Infected pressure sores on the skin are commonly referred to as pressure ulcers or bedsores. These wounds can develop when there is prolonged pressure on the skin, leading to tissue damage and subsequent infection. Prompt treatment and prevention are crucial to managing pressure sores effectively.
Your father has open wounds and has worms. Is it good to have worms?
Having worms in open wounds is not safe as it can lead to infection and further health complications. It is important to clean and properly dress the wound and seek medical attention to prevent any infections.
How do you get infected blood in dead frontier?
You can encounter infected blood in Dead Frontier by looting infected zombies or other infected creatures that you kill. When you search their bodies, there is a chance that you may find infected blood as a drop.
Why should wounds be kept covered?
wounds should be kept covered because when wounds are kept moist and covered,blood vesselsregenerate fasterand the number of cells that cause inflammation drop morerapidlythan they do in wounds allowed to air out
Does cigarette ash heal wounds or cuts?
The wound would likely become infected.
first aid materials and their uses?
bandages=covering wounds(etc.) from getting infected by bacteria alcohol pads=cleaning wounds(etc.)
How are maggots helpful?
They can clean some infected wounds by eating all the dead flesh.
Does marigold actually stop wounds from getting infected warrior cats?
yes its true
What kind of injures did civil solders have during the civil war?
Bullet wounds, which could get infected.
What problems does Iodine solve?
Iodine is an antiseptic and helps to prevent open wounds becoming infected.
What attacks can goats survive from dogs?
Not many without veterinary attention as the wounds will become infected.
What is used to treat wounds?
Um......... bandages, I guess. But first you have to wash the wounds in cold water, then put a bandage or a cloth on the wound to cover it up and it won't get infected.
Why are alcohols not used as antiseptics applied to wounds?
Alcohol is a great surface disinfectant, but does not penetrate tissue. Most deep wounds will get infected underneatht he surface, hence antibiotics are better.
How was Joseph lister's work important?
it was important because before him people were dying from surgery because the wounds got infected. so he invented phenol to clean the tools and wounds.
Is watermelon really bad for those people who have wounds?
no
How can injury cause disease in animals?
The injury may cause tissues to be exposed through wounds, which subsequently become infected by bacteria and other organisms. For example, septic wounds and/or blood poisoning
