What is septic shock?

Cytokines: Untreated bacterial infection can spread to the circulatory system and produce by products called cytokines which can result in circulatory collapse very low blood pressure and multiorgan dysfunction.

Bad infection: Septic shock is a syndrome of low blood pressure, leaking blood vessels, and abnormal organ function due to infection. Early diagnosis and treatment including intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and other medications are essential to survival and decreasing complications of critical illness.