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ALT The text reads "What is sepsis? Sepsis is when your body fights too hard against infection. Sometimes important organs will get damaged. If not treated quickly, sepsis can cause death." The NHS logo is in the top right hand corner.
ALT The text reads "Sepsis in adults." The symptoms listed are "Blue, pale or botchy skin, lips or tongue; A rash that does not fade when you roll a glass over it; Difficulty breathing, or breathlessness or breathing very fast; Acting confused, slurred speech or not making sense." Additional text reads "On brown or black skin, blueness may be easier to see on the lips, tongue or gums, under the nails or around the eyes." The NHS logo is in the top right hand corner.
ALT The text reads "Sepsis in children" The symptoms listed are "Blue, pale or botchy skin, lips or tongue; A rash that does not fade when you roll a glass over it; Difficulty breathing, or breathlessness or breathing very fast; A weak, high-pitched cry that's not like their normal cry; Less responsive or uninterested in normal activities; Being sleepier than normal or difficult to wake." The NHS logo is in the top right hand corner.
ALT The text reads "Spot any signs of sepsis? Call 999 or go to A&E." The NHS logo is in the top right hand corner.
