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What is Shigellosis
Shigellosis is an intestinal infection caused by bacteria in the genus Shigella . It primarily affects the large intestine, especially the colon, where the organisms invade the lining of the gut and trigger inflammation.…
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FAQ about Septic shock
Septic shock is a medical emergency that develops when a serious infection triggers a dangerous whole-body response. This FAQ explains what septic shock is, why it happens, how it is recognized, how it is…
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Prevention of Septic shock
Septic shock is a severe form of sepsis in which infection triggers profound circulatory and metabolic failure. It does not arise from a single cause; rather, it develops when an infection is able to…
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Treatment for Septic shock
What treatments are used for septic shock? The main treatments are immediate antibiotics, rapid intravenous fluids, vasopressor medications to maintain blood pressure, source control to eliminate the infection, and intensive monitoring and organ support.…
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Causes of Septic shock
What causes septic shock? Septic shock develops when a severe infection triggers an extreme and dysregulated body response that overwhelms normal circulation and organ function. It is not caused by a single event, but…
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Symptoms of Septic shock
What are the symptoms of septic shock? Septic shock typically causes a combination of profound low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, fever or abnormally low body temperature, fast breathing, confusion, extreme weakness, reduced urine…
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What is Septic shock
Septic shock is a life-threatening form of circulatory failure caused by an overwhelming response to infection. It occurs when infection triggers widespread inflammation, abnormal blood vessel dilation, leakage of fluid from the bloodstream, and…