A nationwide cohort study shows increased psychiatric events after sepsis, suggesting a need for preventive strategies.
Patients with sepsis had a higher subsequent incidence of psychiatric events compared with matched population controls, with a persistently elevated risk for at least 5 years. This increased risk suggests that sepsis may have a long-term impact on psychiatric health, warranting consideration of preventive strategies.
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