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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding sepsis and septic shock If it continues, sepsis can develop into septic shock, a life-threatening situation in which organs begin to fail and blood pressure drops even more dramatically Any kind of infection can trigger sepsis But certain infections, such as pneumonia, abdominal or kidney infection, and infections that affect the blood, are more likely to cause sepsis
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Consider TIME when dealing with sepsis Even with treatment, sepsis can progress to severe sepsis or septic shock, causing organ damage Close monitoring and treatment for sepsis occur in the hospital setting, typically with a combination of antibiotics, intravenous fluids and other medications, including vasopressors, corticosteroids or pain relievers
Be Aware of Signs and Symptoms Associated with Tick-related Diseases Some people develop only mild symptoms, but human ehrlichiosis can be a severe or life threatening illness due to potential serious complications, such as septic shock, respiratory failure and kidney failure If treated promptly with antibiotics, the infection generally improves in just a few days
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cellulitis can be life-threatening, so prompt . . . DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes cellulitis, and how is it treated? ANSWER: Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that typically affects the deeper layers of your skin and the layer of fat just beneath It’s quite common, especially among middle-aged and older adults Most often, cellulitis occurs when a crack or cut in your skin allows bacteria […]
Sepsis: A team response to a potential killer This is called a septic reaction or sepsis, and the mortality rate associated with it can be high In fact, a new study suggests that sepsis is responsible for 20 percent of all deaths worldwide
Mayo Clinic Q and A: How is a peptic ulcer treated? DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Last year, I was diagnosed with heartburn due to a peptic ulcer My doctor suggested that I see a specialist Who should I see, and what type of treatment is available? ANSWER: Many people will note that they have "heartburn," and it is important to know that such a symptom could be related to […]
Mayo Clinic Minute: Tick removal do’s and don’ts Despite what you may have been told when you were younger, smothering or burning ticks is not a good idea The correct removal method is even easier Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0:59) is in the downloads Read the script There’s the old way and the right way to remove a tick "Using matches or […]
Mayo Clinic researchers find protein that weakens severe sepsis immune . . . JACKSONVILLE, Fla — No effective therapy exists today for sepsis, an inflammatory storm that afflicts about 3 million Americans a year ― killing up to half But now, investigators at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Florida have identified a key molecule that, in mice, helps protect the body’s central nervous system against the runaway inflammation Based […]