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Septic Shock

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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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Author: Adam Brochert, MD
Reviewer: William M. Boggs, MD
Date Reviewed: 05/03/01

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