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My father is in the hospital and the nurse used the term septic to describe my fathers infection. Exactly what does this mean?
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replied March 25th, 2008
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Septic shock is a serious condition that occurs when an overwhelming infection leads to low blood pressure and low blood flow. The brain, heart, kidneys, and liver may not work properly or may fail.

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