Sepsis is a life-threatening illness that happens when the body's response to an infection gets out of control. Here are ...

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 ...

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Neutropenic sepsis is a body-wide reaction that can occur when a person with an infection or injury also has a low level of immune cells called neutrophils. Neutropenic sepsis is a medical emergency ...

In healthcare facilities prevention of the sepsis include practising appropriate infection prevention and control measures. GettyImages Bacterial, fungal and viral infections can lead to sepsis and ...

Early identification of abnormal heart rate and blood pressure is crucial to prevent maternal deaths from postpartum ...

Credit: Getty Images Preventing sepsis after surgery should include screening before the surgery, close monitoring after surgery, and teaching patients how to recognize the signs of sepsis. Our ...

You can experience hyperglycemia if you have sepsis. These high blood sugars can cause multiple symptoms and have more serious effects on your health if not treated. An infection or injury to your ...

Sepsis is a medical emergency. It can lead to organ failure and death. The earlier a person receives treatment, the more likely they are to survive. Sepsis occurs when the immune system has an extreme ...

Severe bleeding after birth (postpartum haemorrhage) is the leading cause of maternal mortality globally. It causes approximately 70,000 deaths annually. About 80 per cent occur in Africa and South ...