Question 1

do babies get sepsis?

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Most sepsis...: ...Comes from bacteria normally present in mouth, nose or stool.  When a bacteria penetrates into a blood vessel and starts multiplying, this is called sepsis.

Question 2

can you get sepsis from a dental cleaning?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: It is very unusual to have a septic reaction to dental cleaning, although the american heart association has been concerned about this for a long time.  They have recently ruled that unless there is a new implant in the body or organ replacement, or a history of infective heart disease, or significant heart defect, that antibiotic cover is not advised.  You really should ask your doctor.

Question 3

what's the best treatment to get rid of sepsis?

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Find source and: The best treatment for sepsis is to find the source and treat the cause while supporting the patient.  Broad spectrum antibiotics should be initiated, cultures of the suspected source, blood, and urine should be sent, and the patient's blood pressure should be supported.  Usually, an ICU or hospital stay is required to adequately do any of these...

Question 4

can i get sepsis from a blister? how rate is it?

Accepted Answer

It's possible: Possible, but not likely.  If the blister has ruptured, just use soap and water to clean it, and apply a protective bandage.  Hand sanitizer may also be used, but will be irritating.  Just keep it clean, and you should be fine.

Question 5

i bite my nails, and skin. can i get sepsis from that?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: But not likely.  The number of people who develop sepsis is incredibly small given the total number of people that break their skin.  This is a remarkable tribute to the power of your immune system.

Question 6

does having a fatty liver makes me more prone to get sepsis?

Accepted Answer

Fatty liver.: I’m not aware of a direct correlation between fatty liver and sepsis. Having a fatty liver is not known to suppress the function of the immune system, and should not make you more prone to infections that would lead to sepsis.

Question 7

my spleen was removed, am i more likely to get sepsis if i catch salmonella enteritidis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But avoid eating uncooked meats and fish, and wash your veggies, and your chances of getting this are very small.

Question 8

my spleen was removed, am i more likely to get sepsis if i catch neisseria meningitidis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is an encapsulated bacterium.

Question 9

my spleen was removed, am i more likely to get sepsis if i catch streptococcus pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The spleen has a special role in protecting the body from pneumococcal infection, particularly in younger patients. These patients may take daily antibiotics to [prevent this problem. Check with your doctor for the right therapy.

Question 10

my spleen was removed, am i more likely to get sepsis if i catch capnocytophaga canimorsus?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Don't let your dog/cat bite you, and brush their teeth.

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