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   What is bacterial sepsis?

   • StatPearls [Internet]. Benjamin Bullock; Michael D. Benham. Last Update: May 21, 2023. Bacterial sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to an infection injures its tissues and organs. Sepsis is caused by conditions that threaten the functional integrity of the host, such as microbial invasion.

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   Is sepsis a complex pathophysiology?

   • Over the years, our understanding of the complex pathophysiology of sepsis has improved, and so has our ability to define sepsis. The word sepsis is derived from the Greek word for “decomposition” or “decay,” and its first documented use was about 2700 years ago in Homer’s poems.

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   Why is sepsis considered a systemic infection?

   • The development of antiseptic measures, the germ theory of disease, and bacteriology lead to the widely held belief that sepsis was a systemic infection resulting from a pathogenic organism invading the host that spreads via the bloodstream (i.e., septicemia).

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › sepsisSepsis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 10, 2023 · Sepsis is a serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection. 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.

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   Jan 19, 2023 · Overview. What is sepsis? Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency caused by your body’s overwhelming response to an infection. Without urgent treatment, it can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death. Sepsis definition. Sepsis is your body’s extreme reaction to an infection.

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   May 21, 2023 · Bacterial sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to an infection injures its tissues and organs. Sepsis is caused by conditions that threaten the functional integrity of the host, such as microbial invasion.

   • Author: Benjamin Bullock, Michael D. Benham
   • Published: 2023/05/21

   • Affiliations: Baylor Scott & White, Baylor Scott and White

5. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesSepsis: The evolution in definition, pathophysiology, and ...

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   Mar 21, 2019 · Sepsis is a medical emergency that describes the body’s systemic immunological response to an infectious process that can lead to end-stage organ dysfunction and death.

   • Author: Bishal Gyawali, Karan Ramakrishna, Amit S Dhamoon

   • Publish Year: 2019

6. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsSepsis - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   May 3, 2024 · Common signs of sepsis include fever, fast heart rate, rapid breathing, confusion and body pain. It can lead to septic shock, multiple organ failure and death. Sepsis is usually caused by bacterial infections but may be the result of other infections such as viruses, parasites or fungi.

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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 from many illnesses...

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   Mar 8, 2024 · Lung. Skin or. Urinary tract. Without timely treatment, sepsis can rapidly lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death. Signs and symptoms. A person with sepsis might have one or more of the following signs or symptoms: Clammy or sweaty skin. Confusion or disorientation. Extreme pain or discomfort. Fever, shivering or feeling very cold.