septic infection

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This condition can lead to septic infection, which in turn can lead to lethal organ failure.

From Slate • Sep. 14, 2022

Two weeks and a septic infection later, he stepped out into the dry plains air exhausted.

From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 2018

Frail and exhausted, he was just out of the hospital where a septic infection had nearly killed him.

From Los Angeles Times

Constipation being a primary symptom, there must of necessity follow numerous secondary symptoms, of which diarrhea well marks the progress of septic infection.

From Intestinal Ills Chronic Constipation, Indigestion, Autogenetic Poisons, Diarrhea, Piles, Etc. Also Auto-Infection, Auto-Intoxication, Anemia, Emaciation, Etc. Due to Proctitis and Colitis by Jamison, Alcinous B. (Alcinous Burton)

Intermediate amputations were indicated in cases of septic infection and those of hæmorrhage; they seldom did well, and should be avoided if possible.

From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by Makins, George Henry