sepsis

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Boassen said his mother died a few years ago from a case of sepsis, days after being misdiagnosed at a rural clinic, and sent home with only painkillers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Doctors believe her sepsis might have been caused by something as innocent as a lick from her dog on a small cut or scratch.

From BBC

Some of the treatment was in a private house and she ended up developing sepsis.

From BBC

In December 2025 Luxe said on social media her husband had been rushed to Warwick Hospital with organ failure, and later contracted neutropenic sepsis which can be a complication of chemotherapy.

From BBC

Chester has overcome a lot in his first 15 months, including sepsis, Covid and endocarditis, while his mum has also needed to perform life-saving CPR on him.

From BBC