THE HSE has issued a stark warning to parents over a "life-threatening" illness that can silently hide behind other infections. The health warning highlights the risks of sepsis on young children . Due to a huge rise in sepsis cases across the country, the HSE are sharing the symptoms of the deadly illness.
HSE stats show that 3,219 people lost their lives from the condition in 2022. No data is available for last year yet. On average, there are 13,000 cases a year reported in Irish hospitals , although 15,000 people were diagnosed with it in 2022.
Sepsis is a life-threatening complication of an infection. The HSE took to X to share the warning: "Sepsis is a life-threatening complication of an infection. If your child has had an infection and is very unwell, ask 'could it be sepsis?'" In most cases, a full recovery happens but only if it is identified and treated quickly.
If it is not picked up quickly, sepsis can lead to multiple organ failure and death . Sepsis is difficult to tell when you have it but the HSE urges the public to "trust your instincts." The HSE added: "Most cases lead to a full recovery if it's identified and treated quickly.
But without quick treatment, sepsis can lead to multiple organ failure and death. "It can be hard to tell if you have sepsis but trust your instincts. "If you or someone you look after has symptoms of sepsis or is very unwell, call 999 or 112, or go to an emergency department (ED).
" While it is an illness that can affect anyone with an .
