Causes And Risk Factors Of Septicemia

Lung Infections

Lung infections, particularly pneumonia, are another common risk factor for developing septicemia, and possibly full-blown sepsis. In fact, lung infections are the number one cause of septicemia in adults. Although septicemia is most commonly associated with bacterial infections, both viral and fungal pneumonia can cause it as well. It is especially important to seek medical attention with pneumonia. This is because it can be deadly on its own, and careful monitoring for the infection spreading to the bloodstream should be done. This is especially true for the very young or very old. If septicemia turns into sepsis and then septic shock, lung failure is a common cause of death.

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