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The bacterium Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most common pathogens worldwide, which can cause severe bloodstream infections -- also called sepsis or blood poisoning.

From Science Daily Jan. 18, 2024

She died later that night, Francois said, likely from sepsis, or blood poisoning by bacteria.

From Seattle Times Dec. 25, 2023

Sepsis is a serious medical condition, external, also known as septicaemia or blood poisoning.

From BBC Dec. 20, 2023

Scientists think it was the cause of a septicaemia, or blood poisoning, that killed the animals in 2020.

From BBC Oct. 25, 2023

"I know what blood poisoning is, Katniss," says Peeta.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins



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