Question 1

what does blood poisoning on tattoos look like?

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If you become: Septic from a tatoo infection - you will be dealing with systemic symptoms

Question 2

is it possible to get blood poisoning from a bullet?

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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

can blood poisoning be caused by canned food?

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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 4

could salmonella really cause blood poisoning?

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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 5

help plz! can salmonella really cause blood poisoning?

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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 6

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 7

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

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

Question 8

is blood poisoning the same as sepsis?

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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 9

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.

Question 10

what is blood poisoning?

Accepted Answer

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.

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