
09/05/2025
SEPSIS: WHAT IS IT?
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition, triggered by a systemic infection which causes the body to overreact and launch an excessive damaging Immune response. Unless this is promptly detected and treated, this condition can rapidly progress to multiple organ failure and death.
Recent global analysis concluded that Sepsis is responsible for 1:5 deaths worldwide annually. Despite it’s prevalence, it often goes undetected even by professionals.
Signs & Symptoms may include:
- Severe symptoms of flu.
- High fever with shivering & chills.
- Rapid breathing, shortness of breath & rapid heartbeat.
- Unusual level of sweating.
- Dizziness.
- Confusion/disorientation or sleepiness.
- Slurred speech.
- Nausea, vomiting or diarohea.
- Skin may feel clammy.
- Poor urinary output.
- Muscular pain.
If you suspect Sepsis in a loved one, always seek urgent medical help as this condition can progress rapidly.
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