What is a life-threatening condition that antibiotics can treat? Understanding Sepsis and More
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In 2017, there were an estimated 48.9 million cases of sepsis worldwide, leading to 11 million deaths and accounting for 20% of all global deaths [1.3.1]. Sepsis is a prime example of a life-threatening condition that antibiotics can treat, where the body has an extreme response to a bacterial infection [1.4.4].
