Sepsis :
Sepsis is a medical term used to describe a medical condition due to uncontrolled infection. Sepsis causes inflammation of affected organs resulting in pooling of tissue fluids and retention. It is commonly observed in immunocompromised patients, infectious conditions, geriatric patients and systemic conditions like diabetes and kidney diseases. Some of the early signs of sepsis are low grade fevers, low blood pressure, rapid heart rate and breathing rate. If left undiagnosed, sepsis can lead to multiorgan dysfunction and failure. Immediate medical support such as mechanical ventilation, fluid resuscitation and supportive care measures to resolve the underlying infections. Sepsis can severely affect white blood cell count, causing blood disorders. Practicing good hygiene measures, scheduled vaccinations against pneumonia or influenza, early diagnosis and management are mandatory steps in controlling sepsis.