Around 230,000 people suffer from sepsis in Germany every year, and at least 85,000 of them die. Sepsis is always caused by an infection, but can also be caused by external injuries.
The body's own immune reaction damages its own organs when defending against pathogens. The following symptoms must be taken seriously, as the Federal Center for Health Education (BZgA) tells 24vita. If seps is suspected, medical treatment must be given immediately. If antibiotic therapy is not started in time, there is a risk of multi-organ failure. For more information on blood poisoning, visit the BZGA's website or call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or visit www.samaritans.org. For confidential support on suicide matters call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or go to http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/. For support in the U.S., call theNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 1 (800) 273-TALK (8255).