Sepsis: A Global Health Threat Impacting Hundreds of Millions – What You Need to Know
ROME, Italy – Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s immune system overreacts to an infection. This extreme response can lead to damage of the body’s own tissues and organs, posing a serious health risk to individuals of all ages, particularly those with underlying health conditions. Sepsis can result in septic shock, multiple organ failure, and even death. Common signs of sepsis include fever, rapid heart rate, confusion, and body pain. While …