Sepsis is a serious medical condition that is characterized by a whole-body inflammatory state developed as a response to microbes in the blood, urine, lungs, skin or other tissues.
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- Wikipedia: Sepsis Encyclopedia article on this serious medical condition that is characterized by a whole-body inflammatory state due to an infection.
- CNN: Sepsis Can Strike, Kill Shockingly Fast Article asking how a healthy 20-year-old Brazilian model could die so quickly from an infection.
- Sepsis (Blood Poisoning) Provides information on this dangerous medical condition, the causes, symptoms, signs, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention.
- eMedicine: Bacterial Sepsis Article by Burke A Cunha, MD.
- Wikipedia: Viremia Encyclopedia article with information on this medical condition where viruses enter the bloodstream, including the difference between primary and secondary viremia, and between the active and passive condition.
- NHS Choices: Sepsis Provides information on this life-threatening illness caused by the body overreacting to an infection. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
- Sepsis Alliance Organization aiming to help patients, families and medical professionals successfully combat sepsis. Includes information on the condition, the Team Sepsis Plan and other initiatives and resources.
- MedlinePlus: Sepsis Provides information and resources on this life-threatening illness.