Sepsis becoming a ‘silent killer’ in Irish hospitals
Sepsis cases are rising in Ireland. Medical professionals have expressed their concerns about an increase in sepsis cases. In 2022, a total of 3,219 people died from sepsis in Irish hospitals. The HSE confirmed that one in five people will die from the condition. Speaking about the alarming numbers, a HSE spokesperson told The Mirror: […]
2 years ago
Student loses legs after eating friend’s leftover takeaway and developing sepsis
‘He was suffering from an aggressive bacterial infection that made his kidneys fail and his blood began to clot’. A student in the US lost both of his legs and part of his hand after developing sepsis caused by eating his friend’s leftover chicken-noodle takeaway. Only identified as JC, the man became immediately ill after […]
4 years ago