Here’s what you need to know about sepsis

Sepsis is a life-threatening medical condition triggered by the body's extreme response to an infection.

It affects 45 to 50 million individuals every year, and one in five of those affected will not survive.

Dr. Alison Fox-Robichaud is a professor of medicine at McMaster University as well as a critical care physician and the scientific director of Sepsis Canada.

Fox-Robichaud says while people with a weakened immune system are most susceptible, sepsis can affect anyone. She advises that an important part of preventing sepsis is just being aware that if you have an infection and are feeling incredibly unwell, you should quickly seek medical attention.

In this video, Fox-Robichaud shares what you need to know about sepsis and how you can help prevent it.


The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 13/09/2023. The information provided in this video is for information purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For any medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, it is important to consult your health care professional.

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My mother was taken off her HRT and developed a life-threatening bladder infection (UTI) called Urosepsis. People kept saying she was mentally ill. She developed Delirium and it erased her memory. She has progressed to full-blown Dementia now.

I later learned that nursing homes are full of elderly women who have had this experience

We need to be taking Women’s Health more seriously in Canada.

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Some examples of infections that commonly lead to sepsis include pneumonia and viruses like COVID-19 and influenza. You can reduce the risk of getting sepsis by using clean water, practicing proper hand and body hygiene and staying up to date with vaccinations.