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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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   When does sepsis start?

   • 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. Without timely treatment, sepsis can rapidly lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death.

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   Is bacterial sepsis a life threatening condition?

   • Bacterial sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its tissues and organs. Sepsis has recently been re-defined as life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection.

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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 · 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. But sometimes your immune system stops fighting the infection and starts damaging your normal tissues and organs, leading to widespread inflammation throughout your body.

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   Aug 24, 2023 · Last Reviewed: August 24, 2023. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP) Sepsis is a medical emergency. Learn the risks, spot the signs and symptoms, and ACT FAST.

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5. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK537054Bacterial Sepsis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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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.

6. 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

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

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   Jul 19, 2023 · 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. Treatment for sepsis requires medical care.

8. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › sepsisSepsis | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   Symptoms include: Fever. Confusion. Slurred speech. Rapid heartbeat. Shortness of breath. Clammy/sweaty skin. Severe chills with shaking. Skin rash. Has not urinated in 12 hours or longer. Extreme pain/muscle discomfort. Diagnosis.