 [ Symptoms ] will my current insurance policy be required to follow the new health reform guidelines [ Disease ] hi i do not think it was rust poisoning but more like this severe tetanus  induced tetanic muscle spasms can interfere with your breathing causing periods in which you can  not breathe at all respiratory failure is the most common cause of death lack of oxygen may also induce cardiac arrest and death this was from the mayo clinic sepsis is a common and potentially life threatening condition triggered by an infection in sepsis the body is immune system goes into overdrive setting off a series of reactions including widespread inflammation swelling and blood clotting this can lead to a significant decrease in blood pressure which can mean the blood supply to vital organs such as the brain heart and kidneys is reduced if not treated quickly sepsis can eventually lead to multiple organ failure and death each year in the uk it is estimated that more than 100 000 people are admitted to hospital with sepsis and around 37 000 people will die as a result of the condition this was from the uk is nhs at this link <link> just copy into google to the www to open and read so as you can see there not related do hope this helps you good luck