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Septic Shock


Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

People with shock usually have symptoms from the source of the infection, such as a lung or kidney infection. Septic shock, no matter where the infection started, can cause:

  • fever or, sometimes, an abnormally low temperature
  • chills
  • a fast, weak heartbeat
  • fast breathing
  • weakness
  • warm, flushed skin or cool, clammy skin
  • confusion or a change in the level of consciousness
  • low blood pressure

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