Sepsis, the medical condition that claims more lives than cancer

Treatment for sepsis often involves a prolonged stay in the intensive care unit and complex therapies, which incur high costs. - AP

Sepsis is a global healthcare problem. Globally, 20 to 30 million patients are estimated to be affected every year.

It is a life-threatening medical condition that arises when the body’s attempt to fight an infection results in the immune system damaging tissues and organs.