Sepsis, the body's response to an infection, is a potentially life-threatening condition and one of the 10 major causes of death in Ireland.
It is considered a medical emergency which must be treated quickly.
Those most susceptible to developing sepsis include children, people over the age of 65 and people with weakened immune systems or chronic medical conditions.
Dr Ray Walley joined us for our weekly medical consultation to discuss the signs and symptoms of sepsis and how it can be treated.
Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.
