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Sepsis can happen from cut?
Can sepsis really happen from a cut? If so what would be the signs and symptoms of it? Will the infected area show redness ,swelling and pus?
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Hello, sepsis is when the infection enters the blood stream n spreads widely. How big or deep is the cut u are talking about?
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Need to know the details. Any fever, chills or related symptoms? Yes infected area will show the signs u mentioned.
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Could be controlled if it is over a small region n hasn't spread. Please do consult here for further assistance.
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Can happen from cut as well but depends on cut depth and size of cut and comorbidity.
Yes localized area can be swelling. Tenderness. Redness nd if infection is not in control then pus can form.
Increase temperature.fever
Weakness. Lethargy.
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Sepsis, is bacteria entering into the blood, whether it might be due to a cut or any other sources. Broadly speaking it presents with high fever, redness and pus surrounding the lesion is the sign of concern. Please consult. Thank you
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Hi., I can understand your concern.
Yes sepsis will happen from a cut If the source of cut is contaminated.
Based on the depth of cut, symptoms may vary.
Basically it will cause redness and pus.
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plan for a TT shot if you have a cut.
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