Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Sepsis


These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.

Sepsis [posted 8/10/98]
Question: Is sepsis life threatening? How much of a treatment window is there before fatality can occur?

Answer: Yes, especially if untreated. The treatment window depends on the type of bacteria and the host's defense system (diabetes, cancer, age, etc.). Some patients can be septic for weeks, months and do ok. Others die with the first onset. The type of bacteria and the toxins it produces are probably the most important factor.

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