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14:10, 13-Sep-2018
How much do you know about the World Sepsis Day?
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13:36, 16-Sep-2018
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Initiated by the non-profit organization Global Sepsis Alliance (GSA), the World Sepsis Day is observed each year on September 13, aiming to raise awareness about sepsis.
As the most common but least recognized disease, sepsis carries a high risk of death and long-term complications.
The disease arises
when the body's response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs.
Now, let's take a quiz and test how much do you know about sepsis, a potentially life-threatening condition.
Test your knowledge
Sepsis is the common final pathway of all acute infections, which may lead to many serious diseases if not diagnosed early.
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How many people are affected by sepsis worldwide each year?
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What may not be the cause of sepsis?
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Which of the following may be the signs and symptoms of severe sepsis?
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Is sepsis contagious?
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Which of the following people would be at the lowest risk for sepsis?
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Which of the following can help in preventing sepsis?
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Is the treatment possible without any after-effects?
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What can we do to minimize the risk to children?
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