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blood poisoning

/ˈblʌd ˌpɔɪzənɪŋ/

Traducción: Afección médica grave causada por la presencia de bacterias o sus toxinas en el torrente sanguíneo, que a menudo provoca inflamación sistémica y complicaciones potencialmente mortales.

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/ˈblʌd ˌpɔɪzənɪŋ/C1formalmedical
  • esAfección médica grave causada por la presencia de bacterias o sus toxinas en el torrente sanguíneo, que a menudo provoca inflamación sistémica y complicaciones potencialmente mortales.

A serious medical condition caused by the presence of bacteria or their toxins in the bloodstream, often leading to systemic inflammation and potentially life-threatening complications.

  1. SepsisB2formal

    A serious medical condition caused by a severe infection in the bloodstream, leading to inflammation and potential organ failure.

    essepsis

    • The patient was hospitalized with blood poisoning after the wound became infected.
    • Doctors treated the blood poisoning with strong antibiotics.
    • Untreated blood poisoning can be life-threatening.