7 diseases that can cause death within 24 hours
(Baonghean.vn) - Dengue fever, stroke, septic shock, malaria... are diseases that will cause the victim to die quickly within just one day if not treated promptly.
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| A stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in the brain or ruptures, cutting off oxygen to the brain. In the case of an ischemic stroke, clot-busting drugs can be lifesaving, but only within three hours. |
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| Dengue fever - a mosquito-borne infection that causes flu-like symptoms including high fever, severe headache and joint pain. Complications include severe abdominal pain and uncontrollable vomiting, which can be fatal; if these symptoms occur, patients should seek medical attention as soon as possible. |
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| Transmitted by mosquitoes, a particular type of malaria parasite called P. falciparum can be life-threatening because the parasite rapidly destroys red blood cells. |
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| Bacterial infections that enter the bloodstream can cause a drop in blood pressure – a condition called septic shock… If detected, patients need intensive care, but research shows that only 50% of patients receive care within 6 hours. For every hour after that, the survival rate drops by 7.6%. |
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| This disease is caused by meningococcal bacteria; these bacteria can circulate in the blood causing rapid organ failure and death. The patient becomes very ill and can die within 8 hours. This is the most feared infection. It is best to be vaccinated. |
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| This is a complication of type 1 diabetes that occurs when insulin levels are so low that the body breaks down fat into ketones, which build up and create acid in the blood. Some symptoms include headaches, muscle stiffness, nausea, and rapid breathing; within 24 hours, the patient can fall into a coma or die. |
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| The disease, caused by eating food or water contaminated with the bacteria Vibrio cholera, can lead to severe diarrhea and dehydration. According to the WHO, it can cause shock and death within hours. |