Signs of sepsis

Symptoms of sepsis are bacteria that invade the bloodstream and grow rapidly, causing systemic infection symptoms. The onset is characterized by the beginning of severe chills, and subsequent high fever of 40-41 ° C, accompanied by sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension and subcutaneous bleeding points. In severe cases, blood pressure drops and shock occurs. A lot of bacteria can be found by taking blood for bacterial culture.

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