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.
White blood cells can get to the site of infection through a process called chemotaxis, where they are attracted to the area by chemical signals released by the damaged tissues or invading pathogens. Once they reach the infection site, white blood cells can engulf and destroy the invading microorganisms to help fight the infection.
Yes, leukocytosis is often a sign of a bacterial infection. It is an increase in the number of white blood cells in the body, typically in response to an infection or inflammation. During a bacterial infection, white blood cells are mobilized to help fight off the invading bacteria, leading to an elevated white blood cell count.
Actually, red blood cells do not fight infection. They are responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and removing carbon dioxide. Immune responses to infection are primarily carried out by white blood cells, which are part of the immune system.
An infection could cause your body to produce more bacteria fighting white cells.
The presences of a large number of white bloods are usually a good indicator of infection due to the fact that white blood cells fight off pathogens. If a wound becomes infected that means that bacteria, viruses, fungi, or any other type of foreign body then white blood cells rush to the site to try and prevent the infection from spreading. This is sometimes how doctors are able to see if there is an underlying problem with a patient, such as an infection. They take blood samples and see the concentration of white to red.
It is possible, as with other animals and humans as well. If the infection enters the blood stream, it can poison the blood and also set infection up in other parts of the body. A bad tooth can lead to infection. A untreated infection can lead to death.
it depends on how bad the infection is.
Yes if you have to much of a certain medicine or alcohol it could qive you a bad infection and possibly kill you.
An indication of infection - quite possibly the start of an abscess - needs checking out because it can become very painful and untreated the infection can spread to your blood.
Urm, well it kinda happens all the time; ever heard of a blood transfusion? AIDS. have a doctor present
Yes, a bladder infection can lead to blood in the urine.
Yes, it could be a sign of infection and you should see a doctor right away. You could get blood poisoning and die.
Yes a tooth infection can bring about blood poisoning
A urinary tract infection (UTI) or kidney infection could be responsible for causing blood in urine.
White blood cells will increase to fight off the infection.
blood is a sterile fluid so any infection that reach the blood is serious problem yes, blood infection affect pregnancy .because if any thing affect the mother it will affect the baby
.....I have no idea why would you ask this question....HIV transmit because of blood transfusion or blood contact. There is no blood that can resist HIV infection...In fact blood is the best way to get HIV infection. If you are exposed to blood contaminated with HIV...Do get an early check up.