Sepsis symptoms to watch out for as BBC doctor issues bleak warning BBC Morning Live's regular medical expert Dr Ranj has shared a stark warning that sepsis may be mistaken for common conditions like flu, or even a hangover.
Highlighting risk factors, he pointed out that sepsis might be more common with particular pathogens such as meningitis, Group B strep in infants, and UTIs in older adults, adding that "Very small children, the elderly and those with immune system problems" are especially vulnerable.
Gethin raised the concern: "Some of the symptoms can be mistaken for flu or other winter bugs" and prodded Dr Ranj for further details on sepsis.
Michelle asked for more specific symptoms to look out for, and Dr Ranj replied: "The signs can be different in small children, particularly, to adults.
He went on to say that symptoms "can be similar to other conditions, particularly in the early stages, so it can get mistaken for flu or even hangovers".
