- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding sepsis and septic shock
If it continues, sepsis can develop into septic shock, a life-threatening situation in which organs begin to fail and blood pressure drops even more dramatically Any kind of infection can trigger sepsis But certain infections, such as pneumonia, abdominal or kidney infection, and infections that affect the blood, are more likely to cause sepsis
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Consider TIME when dealing with sepsis
Even with treatment, sepsis can progress to severe sepsis or septic shock, causing organ damage Close monitoring and treatment for sepsis occur in the hospital setting, typically with a combination of antibiotics, intravenous fluids and other medications, including vasopressors, corticosteroids or pain relievers
- UTI: This common infection can be serious - Mayo Clinic News Network
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is common, but it can be serious Simple urinary tract infections can be managed by your doctor
- When Cats Bite: 1 in 3 Patients Bitten in Hand Hospitalized, Infections . . .
Middle-aged women were most common cat bite victims Rochester, Minn — Feb 5, 2014 — Dogs aren’t the only pets who sometimes bite the hands that feed them Cats do too, and when they strike a hand, can inject bacteria deep into joints and tissue, perfect breeding grounds for infection Cat bites to the hand […]
- Types of encephalitis: A Mayo Clinic expert explains
Encephalitis is a disease referring to the inflammation or swelling of the brain Learn about the two main types
- Be Aware of Signs and Symptoms Associated with Tick-related Diseases
Some people develop only mild symptoms, but human ehrlichiosis can be a severe or life threatening illness due to potential serious complications, such as septic shock, respiratory failure and kidney failure If treated promptly with antibiotics, the infection generally improves in just a few days
- Mayo Clinic Minute: What to know about Legionnaires’ disease
Legionnaires' disease is a serious lung infection caused by Legionella bacteria Learn more from Mayo Clinic
- Treating Sinus Infections Without Antibiotics - Mayo Clinic News Network
Tomah, WI - People often want antibiotics to tackle a sinus infection but that might not be the best treatment since most infections are caused by viruses Antibiotics fight bacteria, not viruses There are also complications that can develop with dependency on these drugs The more antibiotics are used the less effective they can become, with possible […]
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