Lithium and Lamictal both have a half-life of about a day, hence, 5 days and either is out of your bloodstream (or, at a steady state). Abilify, by contrast, has a half-life of 75 hours, so it takes about 2 weeks either to reach a steady level or to leave your system.
According to the CDC, sepsis one of the top 10 causes of death in the US. Often, people can recover from early to mild sepsis, but there is a 50% mortality rate for those that develop late severe sepsis.
The following measures can help you recover and avoid complications: 1  Get plenty of rest. Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. 2  Take care of your cough if it is making it hard for you to rest. A cough is one way your body gets rid of the infection.