IT’S a common childhood illness that most people think they can easily spot… thanks to that tell-tale rash. But chickenpox ...

"Our results show that fever and petechial rashes are still essential warning signs associated with higher rates of sepsis and meningitis than in other febrile children."—Kohlmaier et al., Acta ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A previously healthy 2-year-old girl presented with a 1-day history of high fever of 103°F at home, followed by ...

WITH numerous bugs doing the rounds this winter, it’s difficult to find someone who hasn’t been ill over the last few weeks.

Sepsis is not contagious, although some contagious infections can lead to sepsis. Some infections are more likely to result in sepsis, and certain people are at higher risk of developing it than ...

Caitlin Alsop was 23 when a rash kept cropping up on her face. It happened for months and was the only ailment — she was otherwise a “typical, healthy” woman in her early 20s. But the rash was a sign ...

Bacteria Gram positive in sputum gram stain.red background. Both sepsis and bacteremia involve bacteria in the bloodstream. Bacteremia generally is not a serious condition, but sepsis can be ...