What Is a Kidney Infection?
6. Sepsis
Our immune system will respond to the presence of unwelcome bacteria in a number of ways. One of these is to release chemicals that will help to kill the bacteria. While this can be very helpful in helping to keep us safe, too many of these chemicals can be dangerous to us.
In cases of a severe infection, the immune system may respond by releasing a dangerous volume of chemicals into the body. This is a condition known as sepsis, and it is very dangerous. Symptoms of sepsis include a low body temperature, sweaty and clammy skin, pain, weakness, blotchy skin, and a fast heartbeat.
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