Sepsis is one of the most expensive medical conditions in the world: Research clarifies how it can lead to cell death

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition arising from the body's overreactive response against an infection, leading it to injure its own tissues and organs. The first known reference to "sepsis" dates back more than 2,700 years, when the Greek poet Homer used it as a derivative of the word "sepo," meaning "I rot."
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition arising from the body’s overreactive response against an infection, leading it to injure its own tissues and organs. The first known reference to «sepsis» dates back more than 2,700 years, when the Greek poet Homer used it as a derivative of the word «sepo,» meaning «I rot.»