Anyone with an infection can get sepsis.
People at risk
Some people are more likely to get an infection that could lead to sepsis.
This includes:
- babies under age 1
- people over age 75
- people who are frail
- people with a weak immune system
- people who are having chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment
- women who have just given birth or have recently been pregnant - including if you had a miscarriage or abortion
- people who have recently had surgery
- people who recently had a serious illness
- people who have chronic kidney, heart, liver or lung disease
- people who take medicine that affects the immune system - ask your GP or pharmacist if you are unsure
- people who have a bacterial infection which is resistant to antibiotics, such as MRSA