David Norcliffe, David Manuel and Bernie Benson examine the role of plasma viscosity as a diagnostic marker in sepsis and also plasma–serum viscosity ratio as a predictor of disseminated intravascular coagulation.
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by an abnormal and excessive immune response to infection, which can overwhelm the body and requires immediate medical attention. The infection may be bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic.
Sepsis frequently presents with symptoms that resemble those of common illnesses, making it susceptible to being undiagnosed. It can develop extremely quickly from initial infection and progression to full septic shock and is regarded as the most common causes of death from infectious diseases or viral infections.
Early recognition of sepsis is essential, as delays in diagnosis and failure to initiate prompt treatment are associated with significantly worse outcomes, including increased morbidity and mortality.1–3
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