Tag: blood poisoning
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The Hidden Killer: Sepsis in Swiss Hospitals
Understanding Sepsis: A Serious Health Threat Sepsis, often referred to as blood poisoning, is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. This underestimated killer claims a staggering 4,000 lives each year in Switzerland alone. Despite its high mortality rate, sepsis remains under-discussed and…