Some infections can lead to sepsis&mdash;a life-threatening condition triggered by the body&rsquo;s extreme response to an infection, most often of the lung, urinary tract, skin or GI tract. Without prompt treatment, sepsis can be deadly. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s important to recognize sepsis and act in time.
If you or a loved one has an infection and you suspect sepsis, get medical help right away.
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SIGNS OF SEPTIS ALONG WITH INFECTION:
Rapid heart rate and breathing.
Confusion.
Extreme pain.
Fever or chills.
Shortness of breath.
Clammy skin.&nbsp;
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Reviewed 8/15/2023
Sources
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 <li style="text-align: left;">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "What is Sepsis?"&nbsp; 
 <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/what-is-sepsis.html#a3a" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/what-is-sepsis.html#a3a</a>.</li>
 <li style="text-align: left;">U.S. National Library of Medicine. "What is Sepsis?"&nbsp; 
 <a href="https://www.medlineplus.gov/sepsis.html" target="_blank">https://www.medlineplus.gov/sepsis.html</a>.</li>
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Know when it might be sepsis