Global Report on the Epidemiology and Burden of Sepsis: Current Evidence, Identifying Gaps and Future Directions.

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Global Report on the Epidemiology and Burden of Sepsis: Current Evidence, Identifying Gaps and Future Directions.

October 7, 2020

Geneva, Switzerland; World Health Organization: September 2020. ISBN 9789240010789.

Sepsis diagnosis, prevention and treatment are global challenges. This report discusses sepsis management with a focus toward understanding its impact on distinct populations to inform research and policy improvement approaches.

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