As estimates of death from sepsis double, we look at the symptoms you need to look for.
Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection – it happens when your immune system overreacts to an infection and starts to damage your tissues and organs. If not treated immediately, sepsis can result in organ failure and death – but with an early diagnosis it can be treated with antibiotics.Symptoms of sepsis can look like flu, gastroenteritis or a chest infection – there isn’t just one sign and they can look different in adults and children.
The NHS advises that you ‘trust your instincts’ and call 999 or go to A&E if you, or someone you look after, has the symptoms of sepsis.
The NHS says sepsis can be especially hard to spot in babies and young children, people with dementia, people with a learning difficulty and people who have difficulty communicating. Those who are at greater risk of getting sepsis include people with diabetes and those who are pregnant or have just given birth.
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