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How long can you have sepsis infection before symptoms begin?
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Varies: It isn't sepsis without symptoms, but the onset between infection and symptoms varies depending on the nature of the infection and the host's general health. Hours (meningitis, streptococcus pneumonia) to days would be the usual range.
Answered 11/17/2020
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Briefly: Sepsis comes on over about 30 minutes; from feeling well to having symptoms occurs very quickly in most circumstances.
Answered 12/31/2020
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