Description
Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the body’s response to an infection. The body normally releases proteins into the bloodstream to fight an infection. Sepsis occurs when the body’s response to these proteins (e.g. cytokines) is out of balance, triggering changes that can damage multiple organ systems. The diagnosis and a general guide to treatment is possible through detection of specific cytokines in cytokine arrays.
Symptoms
- A sudden high fever
- Low blood pressure
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- A rash resembling a sunburn, particularly on your palms and soles
- Confusion
- Muscle aches
- Redness of your eyes, mouth and throat
- Seizures
- Headaches