At least 46,000 people die every year in the UK from sepsis ALAMYTwice as many people are being admitted to hospital with sepsis than three years ago, according to NHS figures. While the head of the UK Sepsis Trust said that some of the rise could reflect growing antibiotic resistance, the data also suggests that efforts to raise awareness of the blood poisoning condition have been successful. Last year there were 350,344 admissions in which sepsis, which can quickly lead to organ failure and death, was given as the first or subsequent diagnosis. At least 46,000 people die every year in the UK from sepsis, and a quarter of survivors have long-term problems such as chest pain and excessive tiredness. People with the condition can rapidly deteriorate from flu-like symptoms…

Source: The Times July 21, 2019 23:03 UTC