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Sepsis is often mistaken for flu in the early stages. Experts reveal the key signs of infection that suggest you need urgent medical attention

Sepsis is often mistaken for flu in the early stages. Experts reveal the key signs of infection that suggest you need urgent medical attention

Sepsis is often mistaken for flu in the early stages. Experts reveal the key signs of infection that suggest you need urgent medical attention

Harriet Little, of Peterborough, thought she had a urine infection after she began shivering with a high temperature but was later diagnosed with life-threatening sepsis

Nikki Ramsay, 16, from East Yorkshire, was suddenly struck down rare type of sepsis known as Fusobacterium Necrophorum Sepsis., which was originally diagnosed as a tummy problem or acid reflux

Corey's mum Aimee reacted quickly when she noticed that her son was suffering from a high fever and was beginning to turn grey. After phoning 111 she was told to take her son to hospital immediately.

Nicola Murray says: "I was told I had sepsis. I didn’t understand what this was so it was explained to me how sepsis attacks your body"

Aimee King had to rush her toddler to hospital after he contracted sepsis, where he spent 27 days recovering. The Edinburgh mum is now backing a new sepsis awareness campaign.

A MOTHER whose young son contracted sepsis has backed a campaign to raise awareness about the disease.

Corey King, from Edinburgh, spent almost one month in hospital after falling ill.

"Had we left William in bed that night, he wouldn’t have survived the night."