Sepsis happens when the immune system responds dramatically to an infection. Symptoms include a high fever, a rapid heart rate, breathing difficulty, and confusion. Urgent medical attention is ...

Hundreds of thousands of people are affected by sepsis every year, making it a relatively common condition. Sepsis, which ...

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 ...

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition in which the body overreacts to an infection and starts attacking its own tissues and organs. Having a pre-existing health condition raises the risk of sepsis, ...

During Sepsis Awareness Month, Maryland man says his near-death experience should serve as cautionary tale for others. COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Drew Bossi, 26 of Maryland, wants ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an urgent warning about an infection that "can become serious in a matter of hours". Thousands of Brits are struck down by meningitis, a severe ...

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Ivanhoe Newswire) — September is Sepsis Awareness month. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, at least 1.7 million adults in the United States develop sepsis and ...

The mortality rate for sepsis diagnosed medically rose from 19.9 per cent to 21.4 per cent, while the average length of stay ...

Although the meningitis rash doesn't always appear and can vary greatly in appearance, it is one of the most recognisable ...

Meningitis can cause life-threatening sepsis and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves if not treated quickly ...

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