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   What causes sepsis in older people?

   • Causes. Chronic diseases such as diabetes, lung and kidney disease, stroke, heart attack and hypertension have also been shown to significantly increase the patient’s risk of developing sepsis. Risk Factors. The greatest risk factor is infection, to which older people are more susceptible. Those with increased risk of infection include: Diagnosis.

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   Can elderly people get sepsis?

   • Elderly people, especially those with other health problems, are at additional risk for harmful complications of sepsis. Again, if any of the symptoms listed are present and the person also has an infection, see a doctor right away. The faster that the person with sepsis is treated, the better the chances are for recovery.

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   How to prevent sepsis in the elderly?

   • The most important factor in preventing sepsis in the elderly is to prevent infections and to treat them immediately when they do occur. Infections can also be reduced by proper care of all wounds. Regular vaccinations act as a prevention for illnesses such as the flu or pneumonia, which are both risk factors for sepsis.

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   Feb 10, 2023 · Overview. 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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   Nov 13, 2023 · Any type of infection from the flu to an infected bug bite can cause sepsis, the most common infections that trigger sepsis among older people are respiratory, such as pneumonia, or genitourinary, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI).

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   Jan 19, 2023 · What causes sepsis? Bacterial infections are one of the most common causes of sepsis. Fungal, parasitic and viral infections are also potential sepsis causes. You can get sepsis when an infection triggers a chain reaction throughout your body causing organ dysfunction. The infection leading to sepsis can start in many different parts of the body.

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   Jan 22, 2023 · Infections. Symptoms of Sepsis in the Elderly. This dangerous condition requires immediate medical attention. By Mark Stibich, PhD. Updated on January 22, 2023. Medically reviewed by Kimberly Brown, MD. Print. Morsa Images / Getty Images. Sepsis is a serious systemic response to an infection.

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   Older people are more likely to develop sepsis due to: Aging immune systems and frailer bodies. Extended hospital stays and surgeries. Insertion of catheters, feed tubes and IV’s which increase the likelihood of infection.

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   Aug 24, 2023 · Who is at risk? Anyone can develop sepsis, but some people are at higher risk for sepsis: Adults 65 or older. People with weakened immune systems. People with chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes, lung disease, cancer, and kidney disease. People with recent severe illness or hospitalization. People who survived sepsis.

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   There are 20,000 new cases of moderate-to-severe cognitive impairment each year among the elderly, specifically caused by sepsis.6. Sepsis is the leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals for people of all ages.12. The vast majority of sepsis cases (as many as 92%) originate in the community, prior to hospitalization.12.