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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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   What is the definition of sepsis?

   • The definition follows a continuum of variables. Sepsis was initially defined as findings of the systemic inflammatory response syndrome in the presence of documented or suspected infection. Features of the systemic inflammatory response syndrome include fever or hypothermia, tachycardia, tachypnea, and leukocytosis.

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   What happens if a patient has a sepsis infection?

   • If someone who has an infection begins to experience sepsis symptoms, it is critical that he or she gets medical care right away. Hospital staff members watch patients closely for sepsis, particularly those in the emergency department and in ICUs. Patients diagnosed with sepsis receive plenty of IV fluids and are immediately given antibiotics.

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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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   Nov 1, 2014 · Severe sepsis has been defined as sepsis plus evidence of organ dysfunction (eg, hypotension, oliguria, and metabolic acidosis), and septic shock has been defined as sepsis with persistent signs of hypotension despite fluid resuscitation.

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   Dec 7, 2018 · Liza Torborg. December 7, 2018. DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Who’s most at risk for developing sepsis, and what are the symptoms to watch for? What’s the difference between sepsis and septic shock? ANSWER: Sepsis is a serious complication of an infection. It often triggers various symptoms, including high fever, elevated heart rate and fast breathing.

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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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   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.