Sepsis (blood poisoning) is a potentially deadly infection with signs and symptoms that include elevated heart rate, low or high temperature, rapid breathing and/or a white blood cell count that is too high or too low and has more than 10% band cells. Most cases of sepsis are caused by bacterial infections, and some cases are caused by fungal infections. Treatment requires hospitalization, IV antibiotics, and therapy to treat any organ dysfunction. Read more: Sepsis Article
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Treatment & Diagnosis
- Shortness of Breath (Dyspnea)
- Chills
- Vomiting
- Low Urine Output
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Prevention & Wellness
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- Far Fewer Kids Are Dying Worldwide, but Gains Are Uneven
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- Top 5 Costly Inpatient Conditions for Hospitals
- Skin-to-Skin Contact May Lower Preemies' Risk of Death: Review
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- Researchers Hone in on Genes Linked to Serious Blood Infection
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