Sepsis is treatable if caught early. It can occur as a result of any infection, so it is important to be aware of sepsis symptoms and seek urgent medical help if you have:
- rapid breathing
- rapid heart rate
- confusion, slurred speech or disorientation
- fever or shivering
- muscle pain
- not passing urine
- discoloured skin
Download Sepsis Fact Sheet: signs and symptoms in adults
Sepsis in Children & Infants
Sepsis can deteriorate more rapidly in young children and infants. Seek urgent medical care if your child has:
- convulsions or fits
- rapid breathing
- discoloured skin, very pale or bluish
- a rash that doesn’t fade when you press it
- fever OR very low temperature
- not passing urine (or no wet nappy) for several hours
- vomiting repeatedly
- not feeding
