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Can a heavy growth of escherichia coli get in your blood stream and cause septic shock?
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Bacteremia: Any bacteria that gets into the bloodstream can cause septic shock.
Answered 6/23/2018
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Absolutely: E. Coli is notorious for causing infections, specially in the urinary tract. If untreated, the bacteria can go to the blood stream and cause septic shock. Depending on the virulence of the bacteria, it can cause severe problems that can lead to death.
Answered 9/10/2018
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