Sepsis was previously called septicaemia or sometimes blood poisoning. Sometimes infections can lead to germs entering the blood stream, this triggers a reaction in the body which is called sepsis. This reaction to infection can mean the body attacks its own organs and tissues.
Sepsis – Information for adults
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