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What is septic blood?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Incorrect term: There is no such thing as septic blood. Sepsis is systemic inflammatory response syndrome in a patient with an infection. Sirs is high WBC count with fever, elevated pulse and elevated respiratory rate. Septicemia refers to bacteria circulating in the blood stream usually because of a serious infection.

Answered 10/3/2016

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