Question 1

is septicemia the same thing as "blood poisoning"?

Accepted Answer

No: Septicemia refers to the presence of infectious organisms(bacteria, fungi or viruses) in the blood stream and the occurrence of symptoms such as fever and low blood pressure.  Blood poisoning is not a medical term per se.  Blood poisoning could refer to almost anything including actual ingested poisons.  Doctors don't use the term blood poisoning.

Question 2

can blood poisoning be caused by canned food?

Accepted Answer

Septicemia: Septicemia is a serious, life-threatening infection that gets worse very quickly. It can arise from infections throughout the body, including infections in the lungs, abdomen, and urinary tract. It may come before or at the same time as these infections.

Question 3

could salmonella really cause blood poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Salmonella is an occasional cause of blood infections, more often in those with weaker immune systems, kids and the elderly.It is better known as a cause of bloody diarrhea and some strains cause typhoid fever.

Question 4

help plz! can salmonella really cause blood poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Yes...: How was the diagnosis made? Yes it can cause septicemia but if you are doing fine and this was picked up on a stool culture and you are on the right antibiotic you will be ok. Discuss this matter with your physician.

Question 5

please tell me, could salmonella really cause blood poisoning?

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Yes it can: If an infective agent travels to the blood stream and spreads, it could cause what is called sepsis. With sepsis the body is greatly challenged to fight the infection.  In severe cases the patient may go into multi-organ failure, shock, or even death.  Have it evaluated and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 6

can someone get blood poisoning from a cut from a pair of scissors?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the scissors are not clean and carry bacteria.

Question 7

what is blood poisoning?

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Sepsis: Blood poisoning is the common term for sepsis which means bacteria or fungi have entered the blood stream and caused a cascade of immune events creating a very ill patient.

Question 8

how do i know if i have blood poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Really sick: In medicine, we typically call blood poisoning bacteremia or sepsis.  Symptoms include fast heart beat, fever and/or chills, faster breathing, shortness of breath, fatigue. A blood culture can diagnose blood poisoning.  Treatment of blood poisoning usually involves hospitalization.

Question 9

how is blood poisoning (septicaemia) caught?

Accepted Answer

Septicemia: Septicemia is a serious, life-threatening infection that gets worse very quickly. It can arise from infections throughout the body, including infections in the lungs, abdomen, and urinary tract. It may come before or at the same time as these infections.

Question 10

how long does blood poisoning take to treat?

Accepted Answer

Blood Poisoning?: This is not a medical term and needs further definition before your question could be answered.  Tell us what you mean by "blood poisoning".

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