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sepsis

[sep-sis] / ˈsɛp sɪs /


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He had been experiencing symptoms of bacterial pneumonia for “days to weeks” before sepsis set in, the certificate states.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

In models of sepsis and kidney injury, methionine again protected mice, suggesting that it could be relevant for other inflammatory disease settings.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

It included four dense paragraphs citing evidence of the high risks of sepsis and hemorrhage if the medical team waited to empty her uterus.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Nascar champion Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family has said in a statement released to The Athletic.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“No buts. It has to be done. We are risking sepsis here. If this gets any worse, the infection can get into your bloodstream.”

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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