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   Can infections cause sepsis?

   • But this turns the body into a battleground. Sepsis occurs when the immune system starts to damage the body as well. Any type of infection can lead to sepsis. Most often it’s a bacterial infection. But viral infections, fungal infections, and parasitic infections can cause sepsis, too.

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   How does sepsis develop?

   • Sepsis develops when an existing infection triggers an extreme immune system response in your body. When you experience an infection, your immune system responds by releasing proteins and other chemicals to fight it. Sepsis occurs when this response gets out of control, triggering extensive inflammation.

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   How does sepsis affect the body?

   • The infection-fighting processes turn on the body, causing the organs to work poorly. Sepsis may progress to septic shock. This is a dramatic drop in blood pressure that can damage the lungs, kidneys, liver and other organs. When the damage is severe, it can lead to death. Early treatment of sepsis improves chances for survival.

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   Feb 10, 2023 · Any type of infection can lead to sepsis. This includes bacterial, viral or fungal infections. Those that more commonly cause sepsis include infections of: Lungs, such as pneumonia. Kidney, bladder and other parts of the urinary system. Digestive system. Bloodstream. Catheter sites. Wounds or burns.

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   Nov 18, 2022 · Your symptoms may have been limited to one area of your body during the initial infection, but the symptoms of sepsis are felt throughout your entire body (systemic). Early signs of sepsis may include a change in mental status and very fast breathing.

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   Jan 19, 2023 · What are the symptoms of sepsis? Sepsis can affect many different areas of your body, so there are many possible symptoms. If an infection such as blood poisoning triggered your condition, you may develop a sepsis rash on your skin. The rash makes your skin appear red and discolored.

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   Feb 8, 2023 · Contagious. Recovery. Prevention. Complications. Summary. Sepsis is a life threatening illness caused by your body’s response to an infection. Your immune system protects you...

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   Aug 10, 2022 · Key takeaways: Sepsis is an extreme immune system response to an infection or illness. Early detection and treatment are crucial for this potentially life-threatening condition. It can be hard to spot the early signs of sepsis.

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   Feb 1, 2024 · Pneumonia. Urinary tract infections. Infection in your appendix (appendicitis) Abdominal infection. Infections of the liver or gallbladder. Brain or spinal cord...

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   A change in mental status and very fast breathing may be the earliest signs of sepsis. In general, symptoms of sepsis can include: Chills. Confusion or delirium. Fever or low body temperature (hypothermia) Lightheadedness due to low blood pressure. Rapid heartbeat. Skin rash or mottled skin. Warm skin. Exams and Tests.