Sepsis is the body’s extreme reaction to an infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Bacterial infections are the most common cause of sepsis, according to the CDC ...

Sepsis is a medical complication triggered by any infection. It causes millions of deaths each year. The first global report by the World Health Organization (WHO) on sepsis or septicemia, published ...

Sepsis is a dangerous infection that can affect anyone. If not treated quickly, it can result in serious illness and even death. Keystone Infectious Disease’s Medical Director, Dr. Raghavendra ...

Dr. Goodwin: Studies have shown that treating sepsis as early as possible dramatically improves outcomes. In fact, most of ...

Your immune system protects you by fighting off invaders such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. However, it’s possible for your immune system to overreact in a way that’s harmful to your body. This ...

"Real Housewives of Orange County" star Vicki Gunvalson, 62, is sharing her recent health scare after she was hospitalized with sepsis, a potentially deadly disease that results from the body’s ...

Sepsis is not contagious, although some contagious infections can lead to sepsis. Some infections are more likely to result in sepsis, and certain people are at higher risk of developing it than ...

Since Froedtert Hospital adopted the test, the mortality rate for sepsis patients has decreased by 42% and hospital length of ...

Delayed recognition of severe dental diseases contributed to diagnostic uncertainty, rapid sepsis progression, and heart ...