Sepsis is a fast-moving, life-threatening response to infection. Understanding the symptoms and risks can help save lives.

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Sepsis is an underestimated killer. Nearly a quarter of patients treated for sepsis in hospital will die, but because so many different illnesses can predispose patients to experiencing it, it’s ...

A University of Virginia-led team of researchers has made a discovery that may change sepsis treatment for patients in Africa ...

Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency, so be sure you know its signs. — dpa It’s often preventable, and yet, around ...

Griffith University researchers may have unlocked the secret to treating sepsis, with a Phase II clinical trial in China ...

A simple blood test can tell doctors when it is safe to stop antibiotics in patients recovering from sepsis, a review led by ...

Medically reviewed by Alicen Nelson, MD, MPH Key Takeaways Early signs of sepsis may include severe pain, shortness of breath, and mental confusion. Sepsis can quickly progress to septic shock and ...