Sepsis, also referred to as blood poisoning, is a potentially life-threatening condition that arises when the body's dysregulated response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. This initial stage of sepsis is followed by dysregulation of the immune system.
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Body SystemLymphatic or Immune System 1 ICD-10 ChapterXVIII: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Condition Classacute, life-threatening 1 Connections
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1. Sepsis (Wikipedia)
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Sepsis (also referred to as blood poisoning) is a potentially life-threatening condition that arises when the body's dysregulated response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs.
Lead section, body-system statement
This initial stage of sepsis is followed by dysregulation of the immune system.
Lead section, body-system statement (cardiovascular)
Common signs and symptoms include fever, increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, and confusion.
Lead section, body-system statement (urinary)
There may also be symptoms related to a specific infection, such as a cough with pneumonia, or painful urination with a kidney infection.
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XVIIIQuote, List of chapters, Chapter XVIII
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
3. Wikidata: Sepsis
WikidataWikidata P279 (disease-category: communicable)Quote, Wikidata P279 (disease-category: communicable)
Subclass of: general infection
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