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   Is septic shock a bacterial infection?

   • Septic shock: Symptoms of sepsis and severe sepsis, plus dangerously low blood pressure, which can cause organ damage and even death. But these days, doctors diagnose the condition on a more flexible scale. On one end is a bacterial infection in your blood, and on the other end is septic shock.

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   Can a bacterial infection cause sepsis?

   • When germs get into a person’s body, they can cause an infection. If you don’t stop that infection, it can cause sepsis. Bacterial infections cause most cases of sepsis. Sepsis can also be a result of other infections, including viral infections, such as COVID-19 or influenza, or fungal infections.

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   How does sepsis differ from other types of infections?

   • Sepsis can share signs and symptoms (like fever) with other types of infections. However, in sepsis, the symptoms will get more pronounced when the infection enters your bloodstream. 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).

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

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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 · 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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   Aug 24, 2023 · It is a life-threatening medical emergency. Sepsis happens when an infection you already have triggers a chain reaction throughout your body. Most cases of sepsis start before a patient goes to the hospital. Infections that lead to sepsis most often start in the lung, urinary tract, skin, or gastrointestinal tract.

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   Feb 8, 2023 · Seniors. Diagnosis. Criteria. Treatment. Contagious. Recovery. Prevention. Complications. Summary. Sepsis is a life threatening illness caused by your body’s response to an...

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   Nov 18, 2022 · First Aid. Infections. What Are the Early Signs of Sepsis? By Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN. Published on November 18, 2022. Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD. Print. View All. What Is Sepsis? How It Develops. What It Feels Like. Signs and Symptoms. When to Seek Healthcare. Treatment. Frequently Asked Questions.

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   Feb 1, 2024 · Sepsis: Symptoms include fever, fast heart rate, fast breathing, confusion, and body pain. Severe sepsis: Symptoms of sepsis, plus difficulty breathing, abnormal liver tests,...

8. 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.