How do people get a blood infection?
user
People get infections from bacteria and viruses that are introduced into the blood stream from cuts and scrapes, usually on the skin, or through a surgical wound or an incision.  The pathogens then enter the blood, and spread into different parts of the body.
assistant
Is a blood infection dangerous?
user
Yes.  Most often a blood infection occurs when a pathogen spreads throughout the blood and enters the bloodstream.  Without treatment, the condition can lead to septic shock, organ failure, and death.
assistant
That is very serious.
user
I agree.
assistant
How do people get a blood infection?
user
People get infections from bacteria and viruses that are introduced into the blood stream from cuts and scrapes, usually on the skin, or through a surgical wound or an incision.  The pathogens then enter the blood, and spread into different parts of the body.
assistant
Is a blood infection dangerous?
user
Yes.  Most often a blood infection occurs when a pathogen spreads throughout the blood and enters the bloodstream.  Without treatment, the condition can lead to septic shock, organ failure, and death.
assistant
That is very serious.
user
It is, but it is rare.  In fact in developed countries, it is very rare to die of a blood infection.  The good news is that there are many treatments available.
assistant
How do people get a blood infection?