What is a life-threatening condition caused by the body's response to an infection called?

Correct answer: Sepsis

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What people think about it: 21 Comments

Player #7952556

As far as I know sepsis occurs when bacteria, virus or a fungal infection in another part of your body enter your bloodstream. The presence of bacteria in the blood is referred to as bacteremia or septicemia.

AngularSecrecy5

cinderstella2, Yeah Right, My Mum went into hospital many years ago for a MINOR check up, & got Pneumonia & Septicemia then DIED ! . . . at the age of 60 ! So, I AVOID doctors & hospitals as MUCH as Possible !

Canadagirl

apparently, I had this without my Dr. informing me. I heard it from the Nurse after I questioned why I was not discharged for a week after day surgery.?

Player #32567393

AngularSecrecy5, Cozzy 25, A doctor ruined 41 years of my life. I’m still looking for a cure for the depression that he gave me. Yes, stay away from drug pushing doctors. 😡

Player #32567393

FeasibleDocument6, Cozzy 25, I’ll pray for a healing for you. I hope you get this message. 😎

Dd1

I had it three times in 3 years. it left me in a wheel chair but life continues

Karen Welch, I’m very sorry for your loss.

DawnyG

I had pleurisy when in my mid teens, omg it was painful and had problems breathing. The GP prescribed putting blackjack on chest & back , was better in a few days , such a shame that was banned due to its name

Bonnie

Karen Welch, I’m so sorry for your loss.

Bonnie

Player #7952556, yes & it’s deadly!

Cherish

AngularSecrecy5, my mother also died in hospital from septic shock resulting from a bad case of the flu in 2003. I know your pain and I am sorry you also went through this.