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sepsis

[sep-sis] / ˈsɛp sɪs /


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It has further ongoing and planned trials for the treatment of bladder cancer, non-small-cell lung cancer, glioblastoma, sepsis, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and lymphopenia.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Ellen thought he was showing signs of sepsis but "meningitis never once came into my head".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Meningitis is a potentially deadly infection causing the inflammation of the brain or spinal cord linings, which can lead to sepsis.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

It is rarer but far more serious than viral meningitis and can lead to blood poisoning or sepsis, and affect the brain.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

“It’s risky. I won’t say it’s not. But sepsis is a far bigger and far more likely monster.”

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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