causes of sepsis

Sepsis, bacteremia and the risk of septic shock (life-threatening low blood pressure)

Sepsis and bacteremia increase the risk of septic shock, which leads to life-threatening low blood pressure. Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening complication of an infection that occurs when chemicals are released into the blood stream to fight off infection, triggering inflammatory responses through the body. This inflammation can lead to many changes that can result ...click here to read more