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How can i know if i have sepsis or not? is there anyway to tell?
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Sepsis?: People with sepsis are usually very sick: may have high fever/chills/rigors. Blood tests & cultures & urinalysis + culture & sensitivity can help determine cause. Sometimes spinal tap is needed. Docs usually start medications against most likely causes & adjust according to test/culture results.
Answered 11/15/2016
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Have it evaluated.: You may need blood cultures to determine if you have an abnormal amount of bacteria traveling through your body. Have yourself evaluated by your doctor.
Answered 3/17/2014
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