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Medical Conditions - Occult Sepsis

Occult sepsis is a type of intra-abdominal sepsis caused by bacterial infestation in the peritoneal space. It is either localized or generalized in type. Occult sepsis usually shows signs such as high fever, abdominal tenderness, palpitation, abdominal pain, or inflammation. Depending on the severity, it can be either treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics or surgery.

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What medicines can treat occult sepsis in children?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the report, the WBC (white blood cell) count is quite high. It is advisable to do a blood culture also to find out what organism has affected her.

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