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    sepsis
    /ˈsɛpsɪs/

    noun

    • 1. a serious condition resulting from the presence of harmful microorganisms in the blood or other tissues and the body’s response to their presence, potentially leading to the malfunctioning of various organs, shock, and death.

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  2. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsSepsis - World Health Organization (WHO)

    May 3, 2024 · Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that happens when the body’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection, causing organ dysfunction (4). The body’s reaction causes damage to its own tissues and organs and it can lead to shock, multiple organ failure and sometimes death, especially if not recognized early and treated promptly.

  3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesSepsis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention - Cleveland...

    Jan 19, 2023 · Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection that causes inflammation, organ damage and blood clots. Learn how to recognize the signs of sepsis, what causes it and how to treat it.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SepsisSepsis - Wikipedia

    Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. [4] [7] This initial stage of sepsis is followed by suppression of the immune system. [8] . Common signs and symptoms include fever, increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, and confusion. [1] .

  5. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › sepsisSepsis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 10, 2023 · Sepsis is a serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection, causing the organs to work poorly. Learn about the symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications and treatment of sepsis and septic shock.

  6. www.who.int › health-topics › sepsisSepsis - World Health Organization (WHO)

    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.

  7. www.cdc.gov › sepsis › aboutAbout Sepsis | Sepsis | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and...

    Mar 8, 2024 · What is sepsis? 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. Infections that lead to sepsis most often start in the: Gastrointestinal tract. Lung. Skin or. Urinary tract

  8. www.sepsis.org › sepsis-basicsWhat Is Sepsis | Sepsis Alliance

    Sepsis is a medical emergency that happens when your body’s response to an infection damages vital organs and, often, causes death. Learn the signs, symptoms, causes, and treatments of sepsis, and how to prevent it with early detection and intervention.