Introduction
Sepsis is a serious infection of the blood or tissues that affects the whole body. Septic shock is the final, most serious stage of this infection. It is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment.
What are the causes?
Septic shock is caused by a drop in blood pressure. The drop keeps your organs from getting enough oxygen, causing them to fail.
What increases the risk?
You are more likely to develop this condition if:
You are very young or elderly.
You have AIDS or another disease that weakens your immune system.
You have diabetes.
You have lymphoma or leukemia.
You have a disease of the lungs, intestines, reproductive system, or urinary tract.
You have been hospitalized for a long time, especially if you are using a
Sepsis is a serious infection of the blood or tissues that affects the whole body. Septic shock is the final, most serious stage of this infection. It is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment.
What are the causes?
Septic shock is caused by a drop in blood pressure. The drop keeps your organs from getting enough oxygen, causing them to fail.
What increases the risk?
You are more likely to develop this condition if:
You are very young or elderly.
You have AIDS or another disease that weakens your immune system.
You have diabetes.
You have lymphoma or leukemia.
You have a disease of the lungs, intestines, reproductive system, or urinary tract.
You have been hospitalized for a long time, especially if you are using a