septic infection

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This condition can lead to septic infection, which in turn can lead to lethal organ failure.

From Slate • Sep. 14, 2022

Two weeks and a septic infection later, he stepped out into the dry plains air exhausted.

From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 2018

Frail and exhausted, he was just out of the hospital where a septic infection had nearly killed him.

From Los Angeles Times

Many horses die from septic infection or mortification as a result of these injuries.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

In all forms of wounds sustained in warfare, septic infection constitutes the main risk, particularly that resulting from streptococci.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis