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sepsis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | infection |
| Has types | blood poisoning, sapraemia, sapremia, septicaemia, septicemia |
| Derivation | septic |
Examples of sepsis
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The study cited by FDA followed 73 sepsis patients who were treated with Xigris.
From the dailyherald.com
Secondary infections can progress to sepsis and can be lethal if left untreated.
From the cnn.com
We estimate that approximately 3,000 infants a year develop early-onset sepsis.
From the sciencedaily.com
Eventually Tiffany's left lung collapsed, and she went into multi-organ sepsis.
From the usatoday.com
Accidental, sepsis due to peritonitis due to complications of abdominal trauma.
From the toledoblade.com
Aird describing his research on how the endothelium is involved in sepsis here.
From the scienceblogs.com
In agreement with these findings, sepsis induces microglial activation in humans.
From the nature.com
Two of the patients developed sepsis and died within weeks of their procedures.
From the sacbee.com
Dr Masters said the research could, in the future, lead to treatments for sepsis.
From the sciencedaily.com
- The presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues
- Sepsis is a serious medical condition that is characterized by a whole-body inflammatory state (called a systemic inflammatory response syndrome or SIRS) and the presence of a known or suspected infection. ...
- Also known as gram-negative bacteremia and gram-positive bacteremia. An overwhelming bacterial infection of the Blood and body organs caused by bacteria that has entered body tissue, most often through a wound or incision, that leads to the formation of pus, and/or to the spread of the bacteria ...
- A serious blood-borne infection that is usually caused by bacteria. Immunocompromised people, such as those with HIV disease, are at increased risk for sepsis.
- A state of infection of tissue due to disease-producing bacteria or toxins.
- A serious blood-borne bacterial infection of the blood. More common in the elderly and in neonates. Symptoms include chills, decreased urine output, high fever, and a decreased level of consciousness
- Bacterial infections spread throughout the bloodstream; also called blood poisoning.
- Destruction of tissue by pathogenic micro-organisms or their toxins, especially through infection of a wound. cf aseptic; axenic; sterile.
- A serious disease condition in which live bacteria are in the bloodstream. Can lead to an overwhelming infection and death if not treated properly and rapidly. Also called urosepsis when caused by a urinary infection.
