As the world mourns the loss of Muhammad Ali, we're learning he died from septic shock following respiratory complications.
Sepsis can happen to anyone, but it is more common and a lot more dangerous in people who are very young or very old. There are over 1 million cases of sepsis in the U.S. every year.
Learn more about sepsis and septic shock with Chief Health Editor Dr. Partha Nandi in video player above.
