Can you get sepsis if you are already on antibiotics?
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Antibiotic resistance is a concern to those who work with patients who have infections because infections can trigger sepsis. ... Sepsis and septic shock can result from an infection anywhere in the body, such as pneumonia, influenza, or urinary tract infections. Worldwide, one-third of people who develop sepsis die.