<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By Jerry Jordan, Editor</p>

<p class="wp-block-paragraph">CONCORD, N.C. – New information released on the cause of death of two-time NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch reveals he experienced complications from pneumonia that turned into sepsis.</p>

<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“The medical evaluation provided to the Busch Family concluded that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications,” according to a statement from the Busch family.</p>

<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sepsis occurs when the body responds improperly to an infection. Rather than fighting the infection causing the problem, the body turns on itself and impacts vital organs. It is very serious and often leads to death if not treated aggressively and quickly.</p>

<p class="wp-block-paragraph">According to the non-profit, Sepsis Alliance, “Your immune system usually works to fight any germs (bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites) to prevent infection. If an infection does occur, your immune system will try to fight it, although you may need help with medication such as antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitics. However, for reasons researchers don’t understand, sometimes the immune system stops fighting the invaders and begins to turn on itself. This is the start of sepsis.”</p>

<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Severe sepsis can lead to septic shock, which is life-threatening. Septic shock is the most severe, dangerous stage of&nbsp;sepsis. Sepsis is a serious condition that occurs when your immune system overreacts to an infection and starts harming your body, according to the Cleveland Clinic.</p>

<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Septic shock can cause extremely&nbsp;low blood pressure&nbsp;and organ failure even with fluid treatment. With septic shock, your cells aren’t using oxygen properly, and the way your body uses energy is disrupted.</p>

<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Septic shock is life-threatening and requires immediate medical treatment.</p>

<p class="wp-block-paragraph">According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), sepsis affects 1.7 million people a year in the United States and about 350,000 of those result in death or hospice care. One in three hospitalized sepsis patients does not survive.</p>