Sepsis Blood Poisoning, Tem
by Eye of Science
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Sepsis Blood Poisoning, Tem
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Eye of Science
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Color enhanced transmission electron micrograph (TEM) showing blood with staphylococci bacteria in an ultra-thin section. The red blood cells, or erythrocytes, are red; the staphylococci appear as dark spots, and two immune cells are colored green. If bacteria enter the bloodstream, they can trigger blood poisoning, or sepsis. Septicemia often results in a life-threatening disturbance of the vital functions and failure of one or more organs (multiorgan failure). Intensive care can bridge critical phases by temporarily replacing or supporting the organ functions (ventilation, renal replacement therapy, circulatory therapy, coagulation therapy). Nevertheless, sepsis is a very serious disease and the prognosis is extremely serious 30-50% of the patients die despite maximum therapy. The earliest possible start of treatment is crucial for survival. Magnification 30001 (at 15x12 cm).
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October 16th, 2016
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