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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 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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   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 · 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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   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

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   Nov 18, 2022 · Common signs of sepsis include: Fever. Shortness of breath. Shivering or chills. Severe pain or discomfort. Clammy or sweaty skin. Sepsis is a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical care if you experience any of these symptoms. The Signs and Symptoms of Sepsis In Older Adults.

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   May 3, 2024 · Signs and symptoms. Sepsis is a medical emergency. It can cause different signs and symptoms at different times. People who think they may have sepsis should seek medical care right away. Common signs and symptoms include: fever or low temperature and shivering; confusion; difficulty breathing; clammy and sweaty skin; extreme body pain or ...

6. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesSepsis: The evolution in definition, pathophysiology, and ...

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   Mar 21, 2019 · The first modern definition was attempted in 1914 by Hugo Schottmüller who wrote that “sepsis is present if a focus has developed from which pathogenic bacteria, constantly or periodically, invade the blood stream in such a way that this causes subjective and objective symptoms.” 5 Over the course of the 20th century, numerous experimental ...

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   In sepsis, blood pressure drops, resulting in shock. Major organs and body systems, including the kidneys, liver, lungs, and central nervous system may stop working properly because of poor blood flow. A change in mental status and very fast breathing may be the earliest signs of sepsis. In general, symptoms of sepsis can include:

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   Feb 8, 2023 · Sepsis symptoms can range from mild to severe. Complications are more likely in severe cases. These complications can include: blood clots. an increased risk of infection. tissue death ( gangrene ...