The Risk of Simple Infections Turning into Sepsis and Their Symptoms
Experts report that simple infections can turn into sepsis due to the body's extreme response and can be fatal if not intervened early.
It has been announced that a simple infection can quickly turn into a life-threatening condition and lead to sepsis. Symptoms such as confusion, decreased urine output, and respiratory distress are considered signs of the body's excessive response to the infection.
What is Sepsis and How It Develops
Important signs indicating that a simple infection may have progressed and turned into sepsis include confusion, rapid deterioration in general condition, decreased urine output, and respiratory distress.
This condition, which can develop after urinary tract, intestinal, or throat infections, arises as a result of the body's excessive and uncontrolled response to the infection.
Expert Warnings and Early Treatment
Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Specialist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hüsrev Diktaş emphasizes that starting treatment without wasting time is of vital importance in sepsis.
It is stated that diagnosing in the early period and initiating appropriate treatment processes play a life-saving role; otherwise, mortality rates are very high.
Groups at Risk
High-risk groups for sepsis include individuals over the age of 55, newborns, children, and pregnant women.
In addition, rheumatology and hematology patients receiving cancer treatment or using immunosuppressive medications need to be closely monitored.