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  2. Also known as: blood poisoning
    An infection of the blood stream resulting in a cluster of symptoms such as drop in a blood pressure, increase in heart rate and fever.
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    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended by healthcare providers
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    Can be dangerous or life threatening if untreated
    How common is condition?
    Common (More than 200,000 cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several days or weeks
    Is condition preventable by vaccine?
    May be preventable by vaccine
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    Common for ages 60 and older
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    More common in males
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    Causes

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    • The cause of sepsis is bacterial, viral or fungal infection.
    • The risk factors include:
    • Weak immune system
    • Having diabetes or cirrhosis
    • Wounds or injuries such as burns

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    Symptoms

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    Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms.

    Common symptoms include:

    • Generalized body swelling
    • Faster heart rate
    • Reduced urine output
    • Fever and chills
    • Decrease in platelet count
    • Difficulty in breathing
    • Mental confusion
    • Hyperventilation

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    Treatment

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    A number of medications are used to treat sepsis. The patient needs to be hospitalized. Mechanical ventilation may be required.

    Medication

    Antibiotics: These are administered intravenously; within the first 6 hours or earlier to the infection. Initially, the treatment starts with broad-spectrum antibiotic to treat a variety of bacteria.

    Ceftriaxone . Cefotaxime

    Vasopressors: If blood pressure remains too low after receiving intravenous fluids, they may be treated with vasopressors that constrict blood vessels and help increase the blood pressure.

    Norepinephrine

    Steroids: To reduce inflammation.

    Betamethasone

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Diagnosing sepsis can be difficult because its signs and symptoms can be caused by other disorders. Physicians often use a pattern of tests to try to pinpoint the underlying infection.

    Common tests & procedures

    Blood test: Blood samples are tested for infections, clotting, oxygen availability, electrolyte imbalances and liver or kidney function

    Urine Test: Done to check for urinary tract infection.

    Wound culture test: To find out the suitable antibiotics that work best.

    Sputum culture test: To determine the type of germ causing the infection.

    X-ray: To check for infection in the lungs.

    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): To identify soft tissue infections.

    CT scan: CT scan of abdomen to check for infection in appendix, pancreas, or bowel area.

    Ultrasound: To check for infection in the gallbladder or ovaries.

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  2. Early sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body's response to an infection damages its own organs1. Some of the early signs of sepsis include234:
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    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. When the damage is severe, it can lead to death. Early treatment of sepsis improves chances for survival.
    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sepsis/sy…

    Here are some of the early signs of sepsis, according to Cleveland Clinic. Fast heart rate Fever or hypothermia (low body temperature) Shaking or chills Warm, clammy or sweaty skin Confusion or disorientation Hyperventilation (rapid breathing) Shortness of breath.

    www.timesnownews.com/health/septic-shock-what …
    Early signs of sepsis in the very young may include poor feeding, poor muscle tone, lethargy, or a significant decrease in wet diapers. You may also notice that their skin feels very flushed or clammy, or it may have a blotchy appearance (mottling).
    www.goodrx.com/health-topic/infections/signs-of-s…

    loss of consciousness severe breathlessness a high temperature (fever) or low body temperature a change in mental state – like confusion or disorientation slurred speech cold, clammy and pale or mottled skin a fast heartbeat

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