Sepsis is a life-threatening condition triggered by a severe infection. Severe sepsis and septic shock are progressive stages of sepsis associated with multi-organ failure and death. Mortality for pediatric sepsis ranges from 4% to 50%, depending on illness severity, risk factors, and geographic location. The risk of recurrence after surviving severe sepsis is significantly high in most cases.
Advances in pediatric sepsis biomarkers: A pediatric investigation review
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition triggered by a severe infection. Severe sepsis and septic shock are progressive stages of sepsis associated with multi-organ failure and death. Mortality for pediatric sepsis ranges from 4% to 50%, depending on illness severity, risk factors, and geographic location. The risk of recurrence after surviving severe sepsis is significantly high in most cases.