10 Causes of Sepsis
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Cause #8: Wounds and Burns
Did you know that any infection in the human body can lead to sepsis?, even a simple wound or burn. However, certain risk factors increase the risk of sepsis such as having a chronic and severe disease like diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, malnutrition, major trauma, severe burns, severe wounds, alcohol abuse, intravenous drug use, antibiotic use long-term, immune suppression therapy, and HIV/AIDS.
The best way to treat sepsis is to prevent it from occurring in the first place by taking good care of your own health and body and with getting prompt treatment for any medical condition or injury, even for simple wounds or burns.
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