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Sepsis (Key points (Sepsis infections can happen at any age., Requires…
Sepsis
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What causes sepsis?
Sepsis is causes by an infection that occurs in the body which the immune system is working to fight which releases a high amount of proteins and chemicals which result in the immune system shutting down the organs which can cause permanent damage.
People at risk of sepsis
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have a long-standing (chronic) disease such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or kidney disease
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Treatment
Treatment depends on the sight of the infection and is usually treated with antibiotics, fluids and oxygen.