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How long does it take for a yeast infection turn into sepsis? or can it do that has there been any cases before? i have one for bout 7 months now

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Never: Sepsis from common yeasts occurs only in people with severe immune deficiencies.

Answered 6/27/2018

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Not likely: An yeast infection cand turn into sepsis when your immune sistem is completely destroyed, this happens in aids, patient under chemotherapy treatment or other severe ailments. In your case highly unlikely. Make sure you get it treated.

Answered 6/27/2018

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