Sepsis or sepsis are common symptoms that require immediate treatment

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sepsis is a severe overreaction of the body to an infection. It is a life-threatening medical emergency that, without prompt treatment, can cause tissue damage, organ failure, and even death. According to the National Library of Medicine's Medlineplus website, sepsis occurs when a pre-existing infection triggers a chain reaction in the body.

Although bacterial infection is the most common cause of sepsis, other types of infections may also cause it. Sepsis can start with a small wound that becomes infected, or an infection that develops after surgery, and sometimes, a person may develop sepsis without knowing they have it.

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It is important to receive treatment immediately when the condition is diagnosed, and treatment usually includes the following: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website indicates that each year at least 1.7 million adults in the United States develop sepsis. At least 350,000 adults die from this condition.

The majority of sepsis cases begin before the patient is admitted to the hospital, while approximately one-quarter to one-third of people with sepsis receive health care during the week before they are admitted to the hospital.