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This potential hazard can cause perforations, twisting or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning and death, according to the organization.
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 6 Dec. 2025
In 1924, Calvin Coolidge’s namesake son blistered his right foot while playing tennis without socks and died of blood poisoning at 16, according to the historical association.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Infection from vibrio vulnificus can result in gastrointestinal illness, wound infection, or blood poisoning.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Symptoms can range from stomach illness to severe wound infections, and in some cases, life-threatening blood poisoning.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2025
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 6 Dec. 2025
In 1924, Calvin Coolidge’s namesake son blistered his right foot while playing tennis without socks and died of blood poisoning at 16, according to the historical association.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Infection from vibrio vulnificus can result in gastrointestinal illness, wound infection, or blood poisoning.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Symptoms can range from stomach illness to severe wound infections, and in some cases, life-threatening blood poisoning.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for blood poisoning
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“Blood poisoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20poisoning. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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