what is endotoxic shock,  it's causes,diagnosis and treatment?
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Endotoxic shock is the shock state resulting from endotoxin in the blood.  Endotoxin is a component of gram-negative bacterial cell walls, and is toxic in small amounts.  Endotoxin testing is done in rabbits where a rise in body temperature is monitored after injecting a sample into rabbit's blood stream.  There is also a chemical test used to check for endotoxin, the LAL assay.  A person can go into endotoxic shock when he/she has a gram-negative bacterial infection and the infection moves into the blood (sepsis).  A vast rise in body temp would be evident, along with multi-organ failure possibly occurring if not treated.  Vigorous intra-venous antibiotics is the course of treatment but not always successful.  Jim Henson and Raul Julia died from this.
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"Systemic candidiasis is candidal infection throughout the body. This condition is rare. In systemic candidal disease, up to 75% of people may die. Even common mouth and vaginal yeast infections can cause critical illness and can be more resistant to normal treatment. This rash can manifest with bruises that can be felt. The bruises result from a reaction and response to Candida in blood vessels. Systemic yeast infections that return may be a sign of more serious diseases such as diabetes, leukemia, or AIDS."
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hi,\n\nhere's a link with a definition.\n\nhttp://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/ghr/glossary/lipopolysaccharides
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It just means that you're blood cells are dying. Try Neosporin or call a doctor if matters get worse.
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Depends on the cause of the shock.  Hypovolemic shock requires head down O2 support and fluid volume replacement. Monitor vitals and give vasopressors to maintain BP and cardiac output\nNeurogenic shock is caused by a noxious stimulus, usually below the level of the bellybutton. Causes include a kinked catheter, inability to void and fecal impaction and can lead to seizures and a condition in paraplegics called autonomic dysreflexia.  Treatment usually begins with removing the noxious stimulus and supportive care.  If dysreflexia develops (cardinal sign is bradycardia and hypotension- the only time you will see these two together unless under the influence of drug therapy) treat the symptoms, usually resolves with removal of the stimulus\nThe list goes on  and on.... try a good medical surgical book
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A pyogenic infection just means it's an infection producing pus. So, to diagnose any infection, you could take out the pus and send it to the laboratory for culture to see what organisms grow during the culture. In addition, if for example, the doctor thinks it could be a kidney infection, he/she could send a clean urine specimen for culture.  If the doctor thinks the bacteria can be found in the bloodstream, he/she could take some blood from you and send it off for culture. Then there are other investigations, for example, a chest x-ray where one can see some shadow in the chest x-ray which would suggest a chest infection. And so on.
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straight from wikipedia:\n\nDysentery is an illness involving severe diarrhea that is often associated with blood in the feces. It is caused by ingestion of food containing bacteria, causing a disease in which inflammation of the intestines affect the body significantly. There are two major types: shigellosis, which is caused by one of several type of Shigella bacteria; and amoebic dysentery, which is caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica.\n\nAmoebic dysentery is transmitted by contaminated water, and is well known as a "travellers dysentery" because of its prevalence in developing nations, or "Montezuma's Revenge" (particularly in Mexico), although it is occasionally seen in industrialized countries. Liver infection, and subsequent amoebic abscesses can occur. It can be treated with metronidazole or related azole drugs.\n\nIn adults, dysentery caused by bacteria usually subsides spontaneously. But in children, and other vulnerable groups, the condition can be treated with antibiotics. However, Shigella dysenteriae type 1 (Sd1) has, in recent years, become increasingly resistant to drug treatments. Among people who have become dehydrated as a result of the disease, the key is to replenish their fluid stocks as quickly as possible. This can be done using oral rehydration salts or intravenous fluids. Amoebic dysentery is usually treated with a combination of drugs. These include an amoebicide to kill the parasite, an antibiotic to treat any associated bacterial infection, and a drug to combat infection of the liver and other tissues. Aslo herbal methods are useful to.
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Hypovolemic shock refers to a medical or surgical condition in which rapid fluid loss results in multiple organ failure due to inadequate perfusion. \n\nIf you need more info, please check the link;\n\nhttp://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/000167.html
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A nasty little problem!\nStaphylococcal toxic shock syndrome (TSS), Link 1.\nMethycillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Link 2.\nGastroenteritis from absorption of Staphylococcal endotoxins formed in food before it was eaten, Link 2.\n\nLink 3. is an interesting general information site.
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What are the different types of food poisoning and their subsequent treatments?\nSome of the most common types of bacteria are salmonella, E. Coli, shigella, campylobacter, and botulism. \n\nSalmonella \n\nSalmonellosis, a public health disease problem, causes worldwide morbidity and mortality of humans and animals. Salmonellae are frequently found in the intestinal tract of a variety of animals. Most animals colonized by salmonellae show no signs of illness (http://moose.uvm.edu/%7erasmith/index.html). Eating inadequately cooked or improperly refrigerated poultry, milk, eggs, meats, or other food products contaminated with the salmonella bacteria can cause infection and subsequent illness. (http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/chap1.html). Determining that salmonella is the cause of the illness depends on laboratory tests that identify salmonella in the feces of an infected person. Antibiotics are not usually necessary unless the infection spreads from the intestines, then it can be treated with ampicillin, gentamicin, trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole, or ciprofloxacin. As a result of the use of antibiotics to promote the growth of feed animals, salmonella has built a resistance to some antibiotics. (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/cause/jan98.htm). Most people infected with salmonella usually recover pretty quickly, except some have irregular bowel movements for several months. Some develop Reiter's syndrome, which develops arthritic symptoms, irritated eyes, and painful urination. It can last for multiple years and lead to chronic arthritis. One thousand people every year die of acute salmonellosis (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/foodborn/salmon.htm). A recent concern has been with the salmonella Typhimurium strain DT 104. " More than one-third of the patients have required hospitalization, and 3% have died"(http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol3no4/foster.htm). \n\n\nAs a result of salmonella being one of the most common types of food poisoning, there has been many research studiess on the incidence rate and prevention methods. A study done in the UK, by the Department of Agricultural and Food Economic, used the Delphi method to estimate the incidence of food-borne Salmonella. A panel of experts went through five rounds of questioning on the estimates of incidences of Salmonella in the UK. This Delphi method allows less variation to be given by the different experts. The study concluded that the annual incidence of Salomonella was 537,000 in the UK. Poultry accounted for 50% of the cases and egg products 26% of the cases. Also, food irradiation and basic standards by the HACCP were listed as the most effective prevention methods (Int J Food Microbiol 195-204). Another study by Hubner Kohler studied the effects of cobalt-60 gamma radiation on Salmonella. By using specific doses of cobalt-60 and controlling the temperature, the conclusion drawn from the research was that: "irradiation is highly effective against Samonella, irradiation doses of 4.0 KGy is able to kill 1 million Salmonella bacteria per chicken." (Kohler 665) Also, doses of 4.0 KGy does not effect the quality of the chicken (Kohler 665-68). \nShigella \n\nShigella is found in the gastrointestinal tract of men only. It occurs most often in institutions like child care centers and nursing homes. It is spread by not washing hands after coming in contact with fecal matter. Symptoms consist of bloody diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps starting within a few days of contact. Shigellosis usually resolves in five to seven days. For those with mild food poisoning with this bacterium, antibiotics are not needed. Antibiotics that can be used for more severe cases are ampicillen, trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole, nalidixic acid, or ciprofloxcin. Consequences of the infection are similar to those of salmonella. Such as, it might take a few months for entirely normal bowel movements and there is a chance of developing Reiter's syndrome. "Antidiarrheal age
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http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/article2405.html\n\n\nCandida albicans is a naturally occurring yeast in the body. Sometimes it can overgrow and a person may have too much yeast in the body. This is one of the causes of damage to the gut lining which can cause inflammatory responses to food. If you come back with a positive result you are advised to treat this by following an anti-candida diet – all the instructions are given in the Help Notes which accompany the test results.\n\nhttp://www.candida-albicans-yeast-infection.com/AlkalizeorDie.html
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itching, blood and burning from where? I'm assuming your "hind end". If so, sounds like hemorroids. Just try some Preparation H.
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Well, let me tell you that all bacteria are not harmful...they are normal flora of our body...exit on skin, intestine, nose and everypart of body....when are immune system goes down, these bacteria multiply and increase in size, some of them produce toxins and infect main organs of body like liver, kidney etc and cause dihrrohea...example is E. coli which is normal flora of instestine causes diarhhoea when immune system goes down...\n\nHope this helps!!!
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Septicemia is very serious. It means that bacteria are not only IN your bloodstream, but are growing there. It doesn't mean certain death, but can cause it. Fungal infections are harder to treat however. Why have they let this infection go so long as to cause this severity, and why are they just letting him go? Sounds like something is up. I know they can amputate (as with diabetic patients who let foot infections get so bad the foot/leg turns "black") as a last resort. Sounds odd to me.
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once an infection gets into the blood and you become septic you have a small window of time to get on antibiotics. If the infection passes a certain point they cant stop it even with drugs. It is very common although most people seek treatment before its to late. I went throught the same thing . I thought i had the flu. i was vomiting and could not get warm i was shaking with the chills. i just thought i was a real bad case of the flu. Except i had a small red,warm spot on my arm. The fact that it was warm concerned me.( t=i thought it was a bug bite) I called the dr. and he made me come in. i draged my behind there and he drew blood and sent me to the hospital. for 14 days of antibotic. I was already septic it was from getting pincked by a rose torn while working in the garden. (i dont any more) He said i had 2 days and if i wouldnt have gone in when i did i most likeily would have died. I was so sick believe me at the time i thought death looked real good. They kept me in the hospital 15 days. I had 14 days of the intreviounes antibiotics and constant blood tests. If they dont treat it for 14 days the infection can hide some where in the body. usually the brain and then manifest its self again later. People dont want to bother with the dr. because they think they can fight off something andsave the expence. Not me Not any more. I go and get check out right away or ant least call and discuss it with him. I will pray for your friend and keep him in my prayers as i also have a friend in the UK who is suffering from the same thing and hopefully will pull through. Infections are nothing to fool around with. Jim Hensen for the Muppets creator died of an infection too. In in daught seek medical help always.
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During normal inflammation phagocytes (cells that clean up a wounded area by "eating" the dead tissue and bacteria to prevent infection) rush to the sight of the wound and then seep out. It isn't the blood that stinks, it's the drainage from the wound that smells (the yellow stuff on the band-aid)
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inflammation is a defense mechanism for the body against offending agents, such as trauma, microbes,allergens,  malignant cells, cells from the body of other people or animals, heat, cold,....when the offending agent presented to immune system, white blood cells come to the site of attack and release some chemicals to destroy foreign agent,and invite other white cells to the site.they can eat offending agent too, so it will be deactivated and your body will get rid of the threat.