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'Hidden killer' responsible for more Australian deaths than thought

Sepsis survivor Korina Valentine

Source: SBS

A new global study has found twice as many Australians are dying from sepsis each year than previously thought. Experts are warning blood poisoning kills more people than cancer - but many people haven't heard of it.



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