Sepsis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 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.
Sepsis - Wikipedia
WEBSepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. This initial stage of sepsis is followed by suppression of the immune system. Common signs and symptoms include fever, increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, and confusion.
Sepsis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention - Cleveland …
WEBJan 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.
What is Sepsis? | Sepsis | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and …
WEBAug 24, 2023 · Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. 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.
Sepsis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Risks, and More - Healthline
WEBFeb 8, 2023 · Sepsis is a life threatening illness caused by your body’s response to an infection. Sepsis occurs when your body’s immune system response gets out of control, triggering extensive inflammation.
Sepsis - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBJul 19, 2023 · Sepsis is a serious condition that happens when the body’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection. The body’s reaction causes damage to its own tissues and organs. Sepsis can affect anyone, but people who are older, very young, pregnant or have other health problems are at higher risk.
Sepsis | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WEBAug 24, 2023 · Learn what sepsis is, if it is contagious, what causes sepsis, who is at risk, the signs and symptoms, and what you should do if you think you might have sepsis. Learn more.
Sepsis - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 10, 2023 · Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of sepsis, a serious infection-related illness.
Sepsis: MedlinePlus
WEBNov 13, 2023 · Sepsis is your body's overactive and extreme response to an infection. Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency. Without quick treatment, it can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and even death. What causes sepsis? Sepsis happens when an infection you already have triggers a chain reaction throughout your body.
Sepsis - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBJun 18, 2021 · Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. It is frequently a final common pathway to death for many infectious diseases worldwide.
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