Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Sepsis

Sepsis is a deadly medical complication that occurs when the body’s response to infection injures its own tissues and organs. In sepsis, the body releases chemicals into the bloodstream to fight the infection, thus causing inflammation, low blood pressure and organ dysfunction. Sepsis can rapidly lead to life-threat…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 26× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2642-9241 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Sepsis is a deadly medical complication that occurs when the body’s response to infection injures its own tissues and organs. In sepsis, the body releases chemicals into the bloodstream to fight the infection, thus causing inflammation, low blood pressure and organ dysfunction. Sepsis can rapidly lead to life-threatening organ failure, shock, and death. It is one of the leading causes of death in hospitals around the world. Early identification and prompt treatment of sepsis is critical to improve the outcome of this potentially fatal disease. Treatment includes administering antibiotics, fluids and medications to support blood pressure, as well as other supportive care. Although more research is needed, early identification and rapid treatment of sepsis is essential for better outcomes.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 26 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Sepsis, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Respiratory Diseases (ISSN 2642-9241).

Journal editorial board
Jason Akulian · United States

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