Do Bedsores Cause Sepsis?

It can be fatal if left untreated, but recovery may be possible. Sepsis and Septic ShockSepsis may occur when the body overreacts to a serious infection, such as an infection stemming from a stage 4 bedsore. The immune system gets overstimulated and attacks healthy body parts.

What happens when bed sores get infected?

Once a bedsore develops, it can take days, months, or even years to heal. It can also become infected, causing fever and chills. An infected bedsore can take a long time to clear up. As the infection spreads through your body, it can also cause mental confusion, a fast heartbeat, and generalized weakness.

Can bed sores be fatal?

If not recognized and treated immediately, bedsores can quickly turn into serious infections — and can even be deadly. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in ten nursing home patients suffers from bedsores or pressure sores (medically known as decubitus ulcers).