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Sepsis is one of the infections
with the most severe complications.

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Sepsis is also commonly referred to as
blood poisoning.

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Sepsis may be caused, for example,
by infected wounds,

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but also infectious diseases
such as pneumonia.

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When pathogens invade the body

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this activates the immune system.

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The system fights off the pathogens

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and attempts to stop them from spreading.

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Sepsis can occur

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if bacteria reproduce quickly
at one site in the body

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and then suddenly enter the bloodstream
in large quantities.

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This can happen if:

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• the body fails to fight off
the inflammation at the infection site,

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• the pathogens are very aggressive,

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• or the immune system
is seriously weakened.

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This causes an excessive defense response
throughout the body

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which actually harms the body itself.

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This can lead to organ failure
and in the worst case

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circulatory collapse
and multiple organ failure.

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Sepsis is life-threatening
if left untreated.

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But mortality rates are high
even if it is treated.

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In Germany, sepsis is one of the most common causes

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of infection-related death.

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So if sepsis is suspected

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medical assistance is required immediately.

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The sooner treatment is initiated,

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the higher the chance of survival.

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Signs of sepsis are:

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• chills

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• severe feeling of discomfort

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• high temperature

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but there are also other symptoms.

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In short:

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In sepsis, pathogens spread
from an infection throughout the body

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via the bloodstream.

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This causes a severe immune response
with high temperature

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causing damage throughout the body.

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This may cause organ failure

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and circulatory collapse.

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Sepsis is a life-threatening condition

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and must be treated immediately.