Sepsis, another name for blood poisoning, is a potentially fatal disease brought on by the body’s reaction to an infection. It happens when bacteria or other infectious microorganisms enter the bloodstream and spread throughout the body.

• Compromised immunity
• Older individuals
• Newly born babies and small kids
• Chronic diseases
• Patients in care homes or hospitals
• Recent surgical patients
• Compromised skin integrity

Numerous bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites are capable of causing it. There are many methods by which these microorganisms can enter the body, including.

• Respiratory tract infections like pneumonia.
• Urinary tract infections.
• Skin infections such as cellulitis.
• Digestive tract infections like diverticulitis or appendicitis.
• Teeth extractions, or an infected tooth.
• Open wounds.
• Infections are caused by using medical equipment or undergoing. medical treatments, like catheter-related or surgical site infections.

Depending on the severity of the illness, blood poisoning can present with various symptoms that can develop quickly. Some typical signs include

• High body temperature (fever), usually greater than 101 F
• Shivering and chills
• The rapid heartbeat may be the body’s attempt to counteract the infection by Quickening respiration
• Confusion or disorientation
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea with abdominal discomfort
• Low blood pressure and infections increase the risk of hazardous blood pressure drops
• A rash or darkening of the skin
• Having trouble breathing

Blood poisoning is usually treated with aggressive infection control and supportive care to deal with any potential side effects.

• Antibiotics
• Intravenous fluids
• Oxygen treatment
• Vasopressors
• Surgery
• Supportive care