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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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   What is sepsis syndrome?

   • Sepsis is an illness in which the body has a severe, inflammatory response to bacteria or other germs. Septicemia; Sepsis syndrome; Systemic inflammatory response syndrome; SIRS; Septic shock The symptoms of sepsis are not caused by the germs themselves. Instead, chemicals the body releases cause the response.

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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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   Feb 10, 2023 · Symptoms of sepsis. Symptoms of sepsis may include: Change in mental status. Fast, shallow breathing. Sweating for no clear reason. Feeling lightheaded. Shivering. Symptoms specific to the type of infection, such as painful urination from a urinary tract infection or worsening cough from pneumonia. Symptoms of sepsis are not specific.

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   Jan 19, 2023 · 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. When you have an infection, your immune system works to try to fight it.

4. 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

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   Feb 8, 2023 · Sepsis causes fever, a rapid heart rate, and difficulty breathing, among other symptoms. It’s a serious condition that requires swift medical treatment. Severe sepsis can lead...

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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

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   Jul 26, 2023 · Evidence. Log in or subscribe to access all of BMJ Best Practice. Last reviewed: 21 Apr 2024. Last updated: 26 Jul 2023. Summary. Sepsis can progress rapidly to multi-organ failure and shock, and is often fatal. Survival is dependent on a high index of suspicion of sepsis, early recognition, and timely intervention.

8. www.pennmedicine.org › sepsisSepsis (Septicemia) – Symptoms and Causes | Penn Medicine

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   Definition. Sepsis is an illness in which the body has a severe, inflammatory response to bacteria or other germs. Alternative Names. Septicemia; Sepsis syndrome; Systemic inflammatory response syndrome; SIRS; Septic shock. Causes. The symptoms of sepsis are not caused by the germs themselves.