Researchers discover a drug that has the potential to stop sepsis before the condition reaches major organs and becomes fatal.
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when an existing infection — such as one that develops in a cut, a respiratory infection, or a urinary tract infection — triggers an immune response that affects the body's tissues and major organs
Sepsis constitutes a medical emergency because, if a person does not receive treatment, it can lead to death.
