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Health Beat: Sepsis Awareness

Benita Zahn
Updated: September 24, 2020 11:51 AM
Created: September 24, 2020 12:00 AM

More than 200,000 sepsis cases are diagnosed in this country each year. Sepsis is the body's response to an infection -- an out of control response -- and it can be deadly. Early diagnosis and treatment are key.


Digital-exclusive health reports from Dr. Benita Zahn. Look for new episodes every Monday and Thursday.


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