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Sepsis, formerly known as pyaemia or pyemia, is a severe and life-threatening medical condition characterized by a whole-body inflammatory response to infection. It occurs when the body's immune system overreacts to an infection, leading to widespread inflammation and organ dysfunction. While the term "pyaemia" is outdated and rarely used in modern medicine, it historically referred to the presence of pus-forming bacteria in the bloodstream, often resulting from localized infections such as abscesses or infected wounds.
Sepsis typically arises when bacteria or other pathogens enter the bloodstream, usually due to an untreated
Symptoms of sepsis include fever or chills, rapid heart rate, rapid breathing, confusion, and extreme pain or
Risk factors for sepsis include advanced age, weakened immune systems, chronic illnesses such as diabetes or