More specifically, sepsis is an infection that causes whole body inflammation via the blood.
- The infection is usually caused by bacteria.
- Often the infection starts in a specific location such as the kidney, bowel or a heart valve and then spreads to the rest of the body via the blood.
- However, sometimes a primary starting point of the infection is not identified and the major problem is a blood infection that then causes infection elsewhere.
- Sepsis is a serious problem that needs to be treated with lots of IV medications in the hospital.
- There is much more to this story. Let me know if you have a specific question.
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