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Can anaphylaxis turn into septic shock ?
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Very different: Anaphylaxis is an acute allergic reaction. Sepsis is due to infection. These are two very different medical conditions.
Answered 10/13/2012
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No and yes: Anaphylaxis can cause shock by itself, called anaphylactic shock, which behaves almost identically to septic shock. Or, patients can develop septic shock at the same time if they get infected, for example if they aspirate. It is difficult to distinguish, but treatment is the same.
Answered 3/15/2020
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