Sepsis, sometimes called septicaemia or blood poisoning, happens when the body’s immune system goes into overdrive in response to an infection. The initial problem could be anything from a chest ...

Sometimes called septicaemia or blood poisoning, sepsis is a life-threatening bodily response. Sepsis is "one of the biggest causes of avoidable harm and death" in the UK, said Dr Ron Daniels ...

One in five deaths around the world is caused by sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, shows the most comprehensive analysis of the condition. The report estimates 11 million people a year are ...

Septicemia is a poisoning of your blood due to an infection from bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Texas sees 16.7 deaths per 100,000 residents, whereas the U.S. average is 10.7 deaths per 100,000.

Schreiber developed septic poisoning as a result of kidney stones. He had to be resuscitated by doctors in hospital, but fully recovered and was returned to prison. In Schreiber's claim ...