1.   And in rare instances, mostly occurring in the very young, weak or old, salmonella infection can lead to death from dehydration or septic shock.

2.   A bacterial infection can lead to heart disease, Canadian researchers say.

3.   Each infection can lead to scar tissue that further damages lymph vessels, setting the stage for yet more lymphedema and cellulitis.

4.   Exactly how a strep infection leads to heart disease is not understood.

5.   He survived, but an infection led to three surgeries that left horrible scars along his abdomen.

6.   In recovering, Heidler developed hepatitis, and a life-threatening staphylococcal infection nearly led to amputation of his legs.

7.   In severe cases, infection can lead to neck stiffness, disorientation, coma, tremors, paralysis and death.

8.   In some cases, the infection leads to paralysis, seizures, coma and death.

9.   In vulnerable groups, the infection can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome, in which red blood cells are destroyed and the kidneys fail.

10.   Just as untreated ear infections can lead to hearing loss, undetected hearing problems in infants can result in long-term language and learning problems.