Septic Shock
A type of shock that occurs in SEPTICEMIA (blood poisoning) when poisons are released from bacteria in the bloodstream, triggering a drop in blood pressure. Fever, rapid heartbeat and breathing, and confusion or coma may occur.
This type of shock usually follows signs of severe infection (often in the stomach or intestines, or urinary tract). It is usually treated with fluids and antibiotics. TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME is one type of septic shock.
This type of shock usually follows signs of severe infection (often in the stomach or intestines, or urinary tract). It is usually treated with fluids and antibiotics. TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME is one type of septic shock.
Tags: blood poisoning, coma, rapid heartbeat and breathing, SEPTIC SHOCK, Septicemia, severe infection, TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME
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