After the death of a champion NASCAR driver, UVA Health’s Dr. Taison Bell explains why early treatment for sepsis is critical.

In honor of Sepsis Awareness Month recognized in September, I encourage you to learn more about what sepsis is, the signs and symptoms and how to recognize the body’s toxic response to an infection. A. Sepsis is your body’s toxic or severe response to ...

When most people think of dreaded diseases or conditions, cancer, heart disease or dementia usually top the list. But far fewer realize there’s a silent killer claiming hundreds of thousands of lives each year: sepsis. Making matters worse, this life ...

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. The signs of sepsis include an elevated heart rate ...

Bacterial, fungal and viral infections can lead to sepsis and septic shock. The condition can occur from infections acquired while an individual is hospitalized, however, it can also occur from infections acquired in the community. There are common causes ...

September is Sepsis Awareness Month, and MedStar Health in Maryland reports that too many still don't know about it and its symptoms. Nearly half of adults either have no idea what sepsis is or have never heard of it, according to a recent national survey ...

“I still kind of don’t believe it,” said Brie Bauer, who has been on dialysis four times a week for two years due to kidney failure KCTV5 News/Youtube A Kansas mom who lost all four limbs after complications from sepsis has just received life ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) — Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection. This severe reaction can cause dysfunction of vital organs, requiring immediate medical treatment.