Less common sites are intravenous lines, surgical wounds, surgical drains, and sites of skin breakdown known as decubitus ulcers or bedsores. The infection is usually confirmed by a positive blood culture . The infection can lead to shock , called septic shock . Low blood pressure and a change in mental status may be early-warning signs of shock. There has recently been an increase in the occurance of sepsis caused by organisms that are resistant to most standard antibiotics.
Sepsis can be a life-threatening situation, especially in people with a weakened immune systems.
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