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  1. Sepsis: The Common Cause of Death Few Have Heard Of

    Septic shock can develop from common infections and become life-threatening very quickly. Make sure you know the signs of infection and the symptoms of sepsis so you can seek treatment …

  2. Elderly Mom has UTI and sepsis, can this be fatal? - AgingCare

    If sepsis progresses to septic shock, blood pressure drops dramatically, which may lead to death. Anyone can develop sepsis, but it's most common and most dangerous in older adults or …

  3. How long does it take for a bone infection to turn septic?

    Sep 16, 2020 · Osteomyelitis (bone infection) can develop quickly or over time and takes a long time to treat with IV antibiotics, debridement, etc. If antibiotics no longer work the bacteria …

  4. UTI in the Elderly: Signs, Symptoms and Treatments

    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in seniors can cause serious health complications. Learn how to spot the behavioral and physical symptoms of UTI in elderly individuals and how to reduce the …

  5. How long can a person live with untreated sepsis? - AgingCare

    Jun 23, 2018 · How long can a person live with untreated sepsis? My mother is in hospice with multiple chronic conditions, such as vascular dementia, chronic kidney disease, type II …

  6. UTI and Dementia: Impact and Treatment Options - AgingCare.com

    Urinary tract infections (UTI) in elders are common and are especially challenging to diagnose in elders with dementia. Learn how this condition affects older adults and what treatment options …

  7. Can a urinary tract infection cause a seizure? - AgingCare.com

    My mother, 93, was disoriented, developed a secondary infection they could not identify and brought in an infectious disease specialist. After 3 days on a bear of an antibiotic intravenously …

  8. Why Seniors Are More Susceptible to Pneumonia - AgingCare.com

    Complications of pneumonia may include bacterial infection in the bloodstream (sepsis) and fluid and infection around the lungs.” Why Are Older Adults More Prone to Pneumonia? Frailty …

  9. Can confusion and memory loss continue after a UTI?

    Sep 2, 2022 · The doctor at the hospital said this "memory fog" was due to the infection and could last a while before she recovers, they have referred her to a memory clinic to follow up. Has …

  10. UTIs Cause Unusual Behavioral Symptoms in Elders - AgingCare

    The infection can also spread to the upper urinary tract and cause serious kidney damage. When that happens, patients often experience a fever and severe pain. The infection could spread …