Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body's response to an infection damages its own tissues and organs.

Urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and childbirth are all common causes of sepsis in pregnant women.

Fever, chills, rapid heart rate, and shortness of breath are all signs and symptoms of sepsis.

Blood culture, urine culture, and chest X-ray are all used to diagnose sepsis.

Antibiotics, fluids, and oxygen are all used to treat sepsis.

Organ failure, shock, and death are all complications of sepsis.

Good hygiene, vaccination, and early treatment of infections can all help to prevent sepsis.

The mortality rate for sepsis is approximately 30%.

Vaginal delivery is not a risk factor for sepsis in pregnant women.

Sepsis is the most common cause of maternal death in the United States.

Good hygiene, vaccination, and early treatment of infections can all help to prevent sepsis in pregnant women.

If you think you have sepsis, you should see a doctor immediately.

Antibiotics, fluids, and oxygen are all used to treat sepsis.

Organ failure, shock, and death are all complications of sepsis.

Good hygiene, vaccination, and early treatment of infections can all help to prevent sepsis.