sepsis
Man forced to fight for his life against sepsis caused by biting his nails
He was initially given antibiotics to clear the infection but he was rushed to the hospital when it spread to his arms and chest.
Sepsis patients at higher risk of stroke
The risk was highest in the first seven days after discharge.
Dog scratch triggered infection makes man lose nose, lips and legs
Jaco Nel, 50, fell ill with sepsis two weeks after his Cocker Spaniel Harvey was playing a bit rough.
Public bathroom hand dryers 'suck in' bacteria from toilets, spread disease
Bacteria can include Staphylococcus aureus, which is resistant to antibiotics and can cause sepsis, pneumonia or toxic shock syndrome.
Jaya was conscious when hospitalised: British doctor
'Bacteria had grown in her blood and resulted in the general deterioration of her health,' the UK doctor said
1 of 1