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Does untreated sepsis usually kill its victim within 24 hours?
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Sepsis: refers to toxic bacteria in the bloodstream and requires immediate, urgent antibiotic therapy. Lest untreated it can kill within 24-72 hrs. depending on the type of bacteria in the bloodstream.
Answered 1/21/2018
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