Individuals Most At Risk
One of the main reasons why sepsis is deadly is that the majority of patients who develop sepsis already have a pre-existing medical condition. Those at higher risk include children younger than one and adults 65 years of age or older. People with weakened immune systems or chronic conditions such as diabetes and lung disease are also at high risk. Those who have recently experienced a severe illness and those currently hospitalized are also considered high-risk. People who have previously had sepsis should also consider themselves at risk of another infection.