Sepsis
What is sepsis?
Causes, risks, signs and symptoms, and Q&As for patients and caregivers
How can I get ahead of sepsis?
Learn the four ways you can get ahead of sepsis
Does cancer put me at risk for sepsis?
Find out how having cancer can put you at risk for infections and sepsis
How is sepsis diagnosed and treated?
Find out how your doctor diagnoses and treats sepsis
I survived sepsis. What’s next?
Check out these tips to help your body and mind recover
What is CDC doing?
How CDC is leading the way to improve sepsis outcomes
Clinical Information
Guidelines, educational resources, tools for healthcare professionals, and statistical reports on sepsis incidence, prevalence, and mortality
Educational Information
For patients, healthcare professionals, partners, and Spanish speakers
Page last reviewed: August 18, 2020