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 life-threatening condition in which the body overreacts to an infection and starts attacking its own tissues and ...

Sepsis is a serious condition that can become life-threatening if not treated quickly. It happens when the body reacts to an infection in a way that harms its own organs, such as the heart, lungs or ...

Manjit Sangha, a 56-year-old UK woman, developed sepsis after her dog licked her on a small cut or scratch. After 32 weeks in hospital, she has finally returned home, but after a quadruple amputation.

What are some steps we can take to prevent sepsis from an infected wound? Any resident with an infected wound is at risk for sepsis. If you suspect a wound is infected, you need to optimize the ...

A genome-wide AI model prioritizes three genetic variants linked to postoperative sepsis and outlines how preoperative ...

An Upstate man is sharing his story to raise awareness about a deadly illness after a small wound on his foot lead to a staph infection, and ultimately, the amputation of his leg. In February 2020, ...

Learn about sepsis, its symptoms, causes, and treatments. Even minor cuts can turn deadly—early recognition and fast medical care are vital.

A UK woman developed life-threatening sepsis after a dog lick. Here's how infections spread, early symptoms to watch for, and what WHO data reveals.