What We Treat
Telehealth
About Us
- Features & Pricing
- For Organizations
A member asked:
How common is it for a staphylococcal infection to become septic?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It depends: There are multiple kinds of staphylococcal bacteria strains. Whether a person develops sepsis is dependent on the type of staph strain, as well as the overall condition of the patient. For example, even a "weak" staph strain can cause sepsis in somebody whose immune system is weak. We all are exposed to staph virtually every day. It is impossible to quote you a percentage for your question.
Answered 9/28/2016
6.1k views
Rare: But it can happen easily depending on the type of strep. Some are more virulent.
Answered 3/13/2020
5.6k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have asthma, is it more likely that a bacterial infection become septic?
10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I got a nose piercing yesterday . What are the chances that if I get an infection it will end up being septic or fatal ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it possible to get septic shock or a bad infection that leads to death from getting a tattoo?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I have a bacterial infection, what factors could cause the infection to become septic?
I have leukemia, is it more likely that a bacterial infection become septic?
Can any bacterial infection become septic?
How long does it take to wake from a medically induced coma? There may still be some infection after a septic shock episode.
Is it possible to develop septic shock or another infection after inserting a cold hot dog into the rectum? We already did it. just curious.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
