India, Sept. 20 -- Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by the overreaction of the immune system following an infection. It is when the immune system, while fighting the infection, starts to damage healthy tissues and organs.

According to the Cleveland Clinic website, newborns and infants are one of the groups who are at high risk for sepsis. In an interaction with HT Lifestyle, paediatrician Dr Sushil Singla listed some of the common infections that can lead to sepsis.

Pneumonia is an important childhood infection that parents should watch closely for, particularly when symptoms are severe or worsening, cautioned Dr Singla.

"A child with pneumonia may develop fever, cough, rapid or difficult breathing, chest discomfort and un...