Question 1

could you tell me if placenta particles enter the blood stream what can happen?

Accepted Answer

Death: Pulmonary embolization of placental particles from the blood stream can cause death.

Question 2

how does sepsis enter the blood stream?

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Bacterial infection: Sepsis refers to a system-wide infection that overwhelms the body's defenses. The bacteria can enter the blood stream from an infection in virtually any organ.

Question 3

how long does it take a tooth infection to enter the blood stream?

Accepted Answer

By the time you know: your bloodstream knew it before you. If you really have gangrene go get your mouth evaluated ASAP and get the underlying probem treated as it may contribute to significant health issues. Go to a community health center if financial baers are an issue.

Question 4

why is estrogen used topically to enter the blood stream but fish oil can't be used transdermally for the same affect?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Upon the size and chemical nature of the molecules. Only certain medication can penetrate the skin, particularly when combined with other chemicals that increase the efficiency of the  transfer.

Question 5

how do hormones travel through the body?  do they enter the blood stream via capillary, travel through the lymphatic system, etc.?

Accepted Answer

Blood stream: Most go through the blood stream. Many act locally  or even in the same cell where they are produced, and what's in the blood is just spill over.

Question 6

can a yeast infection go to your kidneys? if so, what kind of illness can the kidneys get? can a yeast infection enter the blood stream?

Accepted Answer

Yeast infection: Are you referring to female vaginal/genital yeast infection? And if it can spread to kidneys and blood?  If yes, then your answer is no! vaginal yeast infection is a localized benign disease and does not spread! BUT kidneys and blood can get infected by fungal diseases rarely in immunocompromised patients or in patients with long term intravenous accesses/lines, or with long term Foley catheters!

Question 7

when spraying water from hand held bidet to clean anus and penis hole  in toilet does water enter the blood stream in anus or penis from bidet spray?

Accepted Answer

Low pressure, low...: Low pressure means low risk of fluids getting into one's body; means no worries. Low water pressure would be similar to taking a bath, where the tap water is presumed clean and safe. Also, a person can spray from a hand-held bidet at 45-90 degrees with respect to any bodily openings... which means avoid aiming directly into a bodily hole, but rather aiming at a 45-90 degree angle.

Question 8

can vaginal fluid from a female enter the blood stream into a genital wart on a male? condom was worn the whole time. warts are in the pubic area. conflicting information i have read on the web. please help? is this considered an open sore a wart?

Accepted Answer

: HPV infections resulting in warts over the penis, scrotum, or perianal area are transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, usually through sexual intercourse and other close genital contact., not by the route you described.

Question 9

can vaginal fluid from a female enter the blood stream into a genital wart on a male to transmit hiv? condom was worn the whole time. warts are in the pubic area. conflicting information i have read on the web. is this considered an open sore a wart?

Accepted Answer

: Web medical information is incorrect and sometimes confusing. The scenario you describe should not lead to  HIV

Question 10

how can an infection get into your blood stream.?

Accepted Answer

Blood stream infectn: Blood stream infections (bsi) come from many sources:
1.  Iv catheters
2.  Pneumonia
3.  Pyelonephritis (kidney infect'n)
4.  Overwhelming deep soft tissue infect'n that usual host defense mechs can't contain (severe abscess skin/pharynx/gu tract, cellulitis, tooth /gum infection..Even brushing teeth leads to transient bsi)
5.  Altered defense (chemo, burn or malnutrn) allowing translocatn from gut.

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When spraying water from hand held bidet to clean anus and penis hole in toilet does water enter the blood stream in anus or penis from bidet spray?

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Can vaginal fluid from a female enter the blood stream into a genital wart on a male? condom was worn the whole time. warts are in the pubic area. conflicting information i have read on the web. please help? is this considered an open sore a wart?

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Can vaginal fluid from a female enter the blood stream into a genital wart on a male to transmit hiv? condom was worn the whole time. warts are in the pubic area. conflicting information i have read on the web. is this considered an open sore a wart?

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How can an infection get into your blood stream.?

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