SEPSIS: PATHOGENESIS, CLINICAL FEATURES, AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES (A40–A41)

Sepsis is a severe systemic inflammatory syndrome that develops in response to microorganisms or their toxins entering the body, and it is often life-threatening. According to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), sepsis is classified under codes A40–A41. The etiological factors of the disease include streptococci, staphylococci, enterobacteria, and other Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms. Clinically, sepsis manifests with sudden changes in body temperature, chills, tachycardia, decreased blood pressure, intoxication, and multiple organ dysfunction. Sepsis is considered a serious pathology that requires early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment.