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How does sepsis get in the blood and cause unpleasant reactions in the body?
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See below: Sepsis is caused by bacteria that may enter the bloodstream from any point of infection in the body - pneumonia, urinary tract infection, infected wounds or abscesses etc. The body tries to fight infection by producing cytokines but these substances also have many side effects which cause the unpleasant reactions.
Answered 12/29/2022
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Bacteria: Bacteria or other pathogens can enter the body through any open areas including the mouth, the nasal passages, the urinary tract or any other open areas such a wounds or fissures in the body.
Answered 9/28/2016
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