What is sepsis and how can it be treated?
- Written by Hamsa Puthalakath, Associate Professor, Biochemistry, La Trobe University
At least 5,000 Australians die each year as a result of sepsis, more commonly known as blood poisoning.From shutterstock.comSepsis, colloquially known as blood poisoning, occurs as a result of an infection, usually from bacteria. Bacteria can enter the blood stream via an open wound, from another part of the body after a surgical procedure, or...




