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If i got sepsis from a paper cut...would i get sepsis all of sudden or would the cut become infested first like red, swollen, painful and then sepsis?

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Dr. Matthew Davis answered

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Maybe: Typically there will be some classic sign of infection first, red, hot, swollen. It really depends on the bacteria or organism causing the infection.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

If i got sepsis from a paper cut...would i get sepsis all of sudden or would the cut become infested first like red, swollen, painful and then sepsis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matthew Davis answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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