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*General [[symptoms]] can include flu like symptoms as well as shaking chills or [[rigors]]. | *General [[symptoms]] can include flu like symptoms as well as shaking chills or [[rigors]]. | ||
*If the [[respiratory system]] is the primary source for sepsis then [[sore throat]], productive [[cough]], and [[pleuritic chest pain]] may be present. | *If the [[respiratory system]] is the primary source for sepsis then [[sore throat]], productive [[cough]], and [[pleuritic chest pain]] may be present. | ||
Symptoms due to focal involvement of organs by the bacteria can give clues to the etiology of sepsis. Such symptoms include the following: | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: sepsis syndrome; septic shock; septicemia
Overview
History and Symptoms
Symptoms of sepsis are often related to the underlying infectious process. When the infection crosses into the bloodstream the resulting symptoms of sepsis occur:
- Fever
- A capillary leak syndrome can develop with severe swelling, edema, and third spacing of fluids.
- General symptoms can include flu like symptoms as well as shaking chills or rigors.
- If the respiratory system is the primary source for sepsis then sore throat, productive cough, and pleuritic chest pain may be present.
Symptoms due to focal involvement of organs by the bacteria can give clues to the etiology of sepsis. Such symptoms include the following: