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Are urinary tract infections dangerous for the elderly?
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Could be: Infections can become life threatening if the infection gets into the bloodstream and causes sepsis.
Answered 4/1/2018
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Sometimes: There is a potential for a urinary tract infection to lead to sepsis (blood infection), which is much more difficult to control. Therefore, treating a urinary tract infection early and appropriately when symptoms start is much more advantageous.
Answered 4/16/2020
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