Hidden killer that kills more people than cancer

Sepsis, bacteria in blood

Bacterial blood infection, computer illustration (Getty Images) Source: Getty Images/Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library

Health experts estimate that Sepsis or blood poisoning, a hidden killer kills more people than cancer and people don't know about it. Worse still, it is hard to diagnose and when contracted, instead of the human immune system fighting infection, it attacks and causes damage to internal organs lead to organ failure and some could end up with amputation if treating too late.



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