What is sepsis?
"Sepsis is life-threatening . It occurs when the body's response to an infection causes damage to tissues and organs in the body, causing the immune system to become overactive, which can lead to shock." , multi-organ failure and even death if not detected early and treated promptly," said Dr. Kushal Pandya (India) - Emergency Medicine expert.
Blood clots can form in blood vessels due to sepsis, blocking blood flow to tissues and organs in the body. This can lead to organ failure and even death.
How to prevent sepsis?
Prevention of sepsis includes early treatment of infections and cleanliness in the home and in health care facilities. Key steps include:
Practice good personal hygiene, such as hand washing and safe food preparation
Avoid using dirty water or unsanitary toilets
Vaccinate as recommended
Have a healthy diet
Newborn babies are breastfed
Healthcare facilities should follow effective infection prevention and control procedures and use antibiotics appropriately to treat infections. People with diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and other infectious diseases are at higher risk of developing sepsis.
