10 Signs of Sepsis
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
If a pathogen is able to get into the body, it will usually be dealt with by our immune system. Our natural defenses are not perfect, though, and some pathogens might be able to get a hold in the body. This can lead to an infection, and this will often prompt us to go to a doctor to get medical assistance.
If an infection gets severe enough, then it can begin to spread into the blood. This causes a reaction from the body, prompting it to release a flood of chemicals to try and combat the problem. These chemicals can be harmful to the body as well as the pathogen in a condition that we know as sepsis. It can be treated if help is sought in time, but it should definitely be treated as an emergency. It could be fatal otherwise.
