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Symptoms of Septic shock

Septic shock causes:

  • collapse,
  • a rapid and very weak pulse,
  • pallor, and 
  • cold clammy skin.

The failure in the supply of blood to all parts of the body leads to organ failure, especially of the kidneys, liver, lungs and brain.