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Symptoms
Septicemia can begin with spiking fevers, chills, rapid breathing, and rapid heart rate. The person looks very ill. T...
Causes
Septicemia is a serious, life-threatening infection that gets worse very quickly. It can arise from infections throug...
Tests
Physical examination may show: Low blood pressure; Low body temperature or fever; Signs of associated disease (such a...
Treatments
Septicemia is a serious condition that requires a hospital stay. You may be admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU. ...
Complications
Septicemia can rapidly lead to adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), septic shock, and death. Septicemia associ...
Prevention
Appropriate treatment of localized infections can prevent septicemia. The Haemophilus influenza B (HIB) vaccine has a...
Doctor Specialties
Septicemia is not common but is devastating. Early recognition may prevent progression to shock. Seek immediate care ...
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