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How long does sepsis take to go into effect after someone has an infection?
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Sepsis: Time varies a cording to source and type of infection as well as general health of the patient. Hours to days.
Answered 10/3/2018
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Varies: It varies depending on the immune system, the location of the infection, the type of bacteria involved, and the amount of bacteria first involved in an infection. Some infections rapidly progress to sepsis, some linger first and progress gradually.
Answered 10/5/2017
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