Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. So-called blood poisoning must be treated immediately or else it can be fatal. But would you know the symptoms? Frank Molter/dpa ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Globally, sepsis infection is the leading cause of death in children, taking more than 3.4 million lives per year, according to the Sepsis Alliance — and 85% of these deaths occur before age 5. Sepsis ...

Harry Redknapp has revealed his wife Sandra was rushed to hospital with sepsis after suddenly becoming seriously unwell. The former football manager, 78, said doctors feared for her life after she ...

Bacteria Gram positive in sputum gram stain.red background. Both sepsis and bacteremia involve bacteria in the bloodstream. Bacteremia generally is not a serious condition, but sepsis can be ...