It is a major cause of death in intensive-care units worldwide , with mortality rates that range from NUMBER@1 % for sepsis to NUMBER@2 % for severe sepsis to > NUMBER@3 % for septic shock .

It is a major cause of death in intensive care units worldwide , with mortality rates that range from NUMBER@1 % for sepsis to NUMBER@2 % for severe sepsis to over NUMBER@3 % for septic shock .
