How is septic shock related to erysipelas?

If the infection associated with erysipelas spreads to your blood, it makes it easier for the infection to spread to other, essential parts of the body. If the infection spreads to your tissues and leads to damage, you may experience septic shock.

Septic shock is when tissue damage causes your organs to stop working properly, which drops your blood pressure to dangerously low levels. You will become pale, lightheaded, and your heart rate will increase. A person with septic shock must go to the emergency room immediately. The condition is often fatal, especially if treatment is delayed.