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When there is an infection, the body\u2019s immune system acts by causing the release of proteins and some chemicals to engage the infection. This response could get out of control, causing a massive inflammation leading to sepsis. Sepsis is a severe and sometimes fatal disease that happens when an extreme immune response is triggered in response to an existing infection and requires immediate treatment. According to the Centre for Disease Control (CDC), there are roughly 1.7 million cases of sepsis each year, and almost 270,000 die yearly from this infection. Bacterial infections are the most common infections that cause sepsis; however, infections like covid-19, fungal infection, and influenza can lead to sepsis. It spreads through the bloodstream to another organ from the original infection within the person\u2019s body. It is not contagious; however, the organisms responsible for the infection causing the sepsis-like covid-19 can be contagious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sepsis can affect anyone; however, some people are at a higher risk of getting it, and they include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Neonatal sepsis is also known as sepsis in newborns. This happens within the first month of the baby\u2019s life when the baby gets an infection of the blood. It is the leading cause of death in infants; however, early diagnosis and treatment can improve the outlook of prognosis. Depending on the time of infection, it is classified as early-onset(contracted during birth) and late-onset. This is most common among infants with preterm and low birth weight due to immature immune systems. Some of the symptoms, though they can be subtle, include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As one gets older, the immune system weakens. According to a 2017 review of older adults, 40 to 50 % of bacteremia occurs among that group and can lead to sepsis. Apart from age as a risk factor for the elderly, there are preexisting illnesses like diabetes, kidney disease, and hypertension, which predispose them to sepsis. Other risk factors predisposing them include malnutrition and increased use of medication. Common infections from which the elderly can contract sepsis include pneumonia or urinary tract infections. In elderly patients with dementia, symptoms like disorientation and confusion, which are also associated with sepsis, may be difficult to identify. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The number of cases is increasing in the United States yearly, according to the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, and some possible reasons for this include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n