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Are patients with sepsis lethargic ?
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Yes: Sepsis is systemic manifestation of infection, potentially affecting multiple organs. Patients can be lethargic, sleepy, even unresponsive.
Answered 3/16/2017
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Yes, they can be: They may be tired, lethargic, and in severe cases they may be in shock and unresponsive.
Answered 6/20/2015
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