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  2. 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.

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  4. 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.

  5. Feb 8, 2023 · Sepsis is a serious infection that causes your immune system to attack your body. Learn about the stages of sepsis and how to identify the symptoms.

  6. Jul 29, 2024 · Sepsis is a serious condition and a leading cause of death in hospitals. Each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , at least 1.7 million adults in the U.S. develop sepsis, and at least 350,000 die as a result.

  7. Mar 8, 2024 · Sepsis happens when an infection you already have triggers a chain reaction throughout your body. Infections that lead to sepsis most often start in the: Gastrointestinal tract. Lung. Skin or. Urinary tract. Without timely treatment, sepsis can rapidly lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death.

  8. May 3, 2024 · Sepsis can affect anyone, but people who are older, very young, pregnant or have other health problems are at higher risk. 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.

  9. Feb 10, 2023 · Symptoms & causes. Diagnosis & treatment. Doctors & departments. On this page. Diagnosis. Treatment. Diagnosis. Doctors often order several tests to try to pinpoint underlying infection. Blood tests. Blood samples are used to test for: Evidence of infection. Blood-clotting problems. Abnormal liver or kidney function.

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