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The unexpected action sequence puts into perspective how effective blood poisoning can be even with a vampire as powerful as Lestat.—
Sabrina Reed,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2026 This potential hazard can cause perforations, twisting or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning and death, according to the organization.—
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 See All Example Sentences for blood poisoning