SIRS was defined as fulfilling at least two of the following four criteria: fever >38.0°C or hypothermia <36.0°C, tachycardia >90 beats/minute, tachypnea >20 breaths/minute, leucocytosis >12*109/l or leucopoenia <4*109/l.
Approximately 1.2% (3.2 million) of US people have been diagnosed. I hope I have answered your question.
Victim will not stop bleeding
As long as you properly dry it, the meat should be fine.