« Back to Glossary IndexA serious medical condition that results when an infection affects the whole body. Related Articles: Infectious Respiratory Conditions After SCIMicrobiome in Spinal Cord Injury, TheUrinary Tract InfectionsBladder Changes After Spinal Cord InjuryPressure InjuriesAlternative Meanings: sepsisThe body’s over reaction to an infection, which results in a chain reaction around the body. This may result in organ failure.« Back to Glossary Index