What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Confusion
- Breathlessness
- Fever or abnormally low temperature
- Severe discomfort or clammy skin
Understanding care
Clinical care may include immediate emergency assessment and treatment of infection and organ dysfunction. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Call emergency services immediately for suspected infection with confusion, severe breathlessness, collapse or rapid deterioration. Sepsis cannot be ruled out by a normal-looking photo.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
