Septicemia is systemic blood poisoning. You can get it if you have a localized infection that spreads into other parts of your body.
Septicemia is a blood infection, not a germ. There are a number of vaccines that reduce the risk of septicemia from a given pathogen.
No, septicemia is blood poisoning caused by germs.
A blood culture is used to rule out septicemia.
Sepsis, 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.
Yes, gangrene can lead to septicemia. Gangrene is the death of body tissue due to a lack of blood flow or a bacterial infection. If left untreated, the bacterial infection causing gangrene can spread to the bloodstream, leading to septicemia, a serious and life-threatening condition.
Septicemia is not contagious. It is an infection, therefore it is not "contagious." Although, If you get septicemia because of a wound then others should be careful around the wound. It is possible I guess that someone else could get it, but they would really have to be in contact with you.
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No. Absolutely not. If you have septicemia you should see a doctor right away or go to the ER (Emergency Room).
Henry James Washburn has written: 'Hemorrhagic septicemia' -- subject(s): Hemorrhagic septicemia in cattle
Pyemia is septicemia with multiple abscesses (localized collections of pus). Septicemia means bacteria in the blood.