Infectious Diseases
Other streptococcal sepsis
Emergency
ICD-10: A40 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: स्ट्रेप्टोकोकल सेप्सिस · தமிழ்: ஸ்ட்ரெப்டோகாக்கல் செப்சிஸ் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಸ್ಟ್ರೆಪ್ಟೋಕಾಕಲ್ ಸೆಪ್ಸಿಸ್ · తెలుగు: స్ట్రెప్టోకాకల్ సెప్సిస్ · বাংলা: স্ট্রেপ্টোকক্কাল সেপসিস · मराठी: स्ट्रेप्टोकोकल सेप्सिस · ગુજરાતી: સ્ટ્રેપ્ટોકોકલ સેપ્સિસ
About this condition
This is a life-threatening condition where streptococcal bacteria enter the bloodstream and cause a severe whole-body infection. The body's immune response can lead to organ failure, dangerously low blood pressure, and shock. It requires immediate hospitalization with strong antibiotics and intensive care to prevent death.
Common symptoms
high fever
rapid heartbeat
confusion
difficulty breathing
low blood pressure
chills
extreme fatigue
skin rashes
When to see a doctor: immediately - life-threatening emergency
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | स्ट्रेप्टोकोकल सेप्सिस · खून में संक्रमण · रक्त विषाक्तता · गंभीर संक्रमण |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | ஸ்ட்ரெப்டோகாக்கல் செப்சிஸ் · இரத்த தொற்று · இரத்த விஷம் · கடுமையான நோய்த்தொற்று |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಸ್ಟ್ರೆಪ್ಟೋಕಾಕಲ್ ಸೆಪ್ಸಿಸ್ · ರಕ್ತದ ಸೋಂಕು · ರಕ್ತ ವಿಷ · ತೀವ್ರ ಸೋಂಕು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | స్ట్రెప్టోకాకల్ సెప్సిస్ · రక్త సంక్రమణ · రక్త విషము · తీవ్ర ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | স্ট্রেপ্টোকক্কাল সেপসিস · রক্তে সংক্রমণ · রক্ত বিষক্রিয়া · তীব্র সংক্রমণ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | स्ट्रेप्टोकोकल सेप्सिस · रक्तातील संसर्ग · रक्त विषबाधा · तीव्र संसर्ग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સ્ટ્રેપ્ટોકોકલ સેપ્સિસ · લોહીમાં ચેપ · રક્ત વિષાક્તતા · ગંભીર ચેપ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Other streptococcal sepsis?
high fever, rapid heartbeat, confusion, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, chills.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately - life-threatening emergency
Is Other streptococcal sepsis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Other streptococcal sepsis?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately - life-threatening emergency.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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