Disease: Sepsis
Symptoms: Symptoms of sepsis Symptoms of sepsis may include:  Change in mental status. Fast, shallow breathing. Sweating for no clear reason. Feeling lightheaded. Shivering. Symptoms specific to the type of infection, such as painful urination from a urinary tract infection or worsening cough from pneumonia.  Symptoms of sepsis are not specific. They can vary from person to person, and sepsis may appear differently in children than in adults. Symptoms of septic shock Sepsis may progress to septic shock. Septic shock is a severe drop in blood pressure. Progression to septic shock raises the risk of death. Symptoms of septic shock include:  Not being able to stand up. Strong sleepiness or hard time staying awake. Major change in mental status, such as extreme confusion.