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Overview

History and Symptoms

History

The patient’s history is important in determining the likely site and cause of the septic process. This in turn, helps in deciding the appropriate antimicrobial therapy and treatment approach.

Symptoms

Symptoms of sepsis are often related to the underlying infectious process. When the infection crosses into the bloodstream the resulting symptoms of sepsis occurs:

  • 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.

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