Question 1

can poison ivy poisoning spread internally?

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No: Only if you get it in your mouth.

Question 2

is it possible to get blood poisoning from a bullet?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Bullet wounds cause tissue trauma and introduce bacteria into the blood stream causing an increased risk of sepsis. Besides the direct trauma that the bullet causes, infection is the next most serious consequence of penetrating trauma.

Question 3

please tell me, could salmonella really cause blood poisoning?

Accepted Answer

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 4

is blood poisoning the same as sepsis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many people refer to sepsis as "blood poisoning".  It  means  that bacteria and/or fungi have invaded the  blood stream allowing them to travel to many internal organs like the heart or the brain. If untreated a person with this condition may go into septic shock. Antibiotic  treatment is needed  to treat this condition along with careful  monitoring in the hospital.

Question 5

tiny red line from tattoo, is this blood poisoning?

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See a dermatologist: It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

Question 6

virus in the blood stream the same as blood poisoning?

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. Bacteria is the common cause.

Question 7

hello doctors, can wasps stings cause blood poisoning?

Accepted Answer

They usually don't: Usually, wasp stings don't cause sepsis, or blood poisoning. But, if you don't feel right after any insect sting or bite, you should definitely get seen right away or go to an ER.

Question 8

if you have blood poisoning from abscess tooth how long before you notice symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Bacteremia and: Eventual septicemia are potential consequences, although septicemia is quite rare from an odontogenic abscess.  Signs & symptoms of bacteremia and "beyond" would be fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, body aches, feeling of malaise and lethargy, disorientation, tachypnea, tachycardia, hypotension, shock and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome/ failure.  Don't wait for symptoms - please get treatment.

Question 9

i got expo marker ink into an open cut. am i at risk for blood poisoning or infection?

Accepted Answer

: A review of the product ingredient data sheet reveals no evidence of significant toxicity beyond mild irritation at the site. This like any wound may become infected by skin germs. A thorough cleaning of the site with monitoring for signs of infection is sufficient. If local pain/swelling/redness appear have it evaluated.

Question 10

is there a test that can detect blood poisoning from abscessed teeth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: "blood poisoning" would usually mean that there is bacteria in the blood.  Blood tests can be performed that measure the number of white blood cells - elevated white blood cells is an indication of an infection.   

Bacteria in blood can be stained with specialized stains and be seen on a slide under a microscope and the blood can be cultured to identify bacteria.

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