Those most at risk of developing Sepsis include:
newborns and pregnant women
elderly adults
people with weakened immune systems; e.g. for example, those with HIV or rheumatic diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis
Other factors that can leave people at risk of developing septic shock include:
having a major operation
a lengthy stay in hospital
diabetes
poverty or poor nutrition
exposure to devices like intravenous catheters, urinary catheters, or breathing tubes, which can introduce bacteria into the body