Pope Francis's health has worsened in recent hours, and doctors are alert to prevent a possible sepsis, a highly dangerous condition given his state. According to his personal physician, Luigi Carbone, this complication is being considered that could put the pontiff's life at risk.
Sepsis is a severe condition that occurs when the immune system responds imbalanced to an infection, potentially causing irreversible damage to tissues and leading to multiple organ failure. Given the pope's pre-existing illnesses and advanced age, the risk is magnified, accelerating the deterioration of his body.
Medical analyses have revealed that he is not only facing a respiratory crisis but also a condition of thrombocytopenia, which increases the risk of bleeding associated with anemia due to a viral, bacterial, and fungal infection. Despite this, the pontiff remains in good spirits and only receives additional oxygen when necessary, as well as blood transfusions and treatment with various medications.
Doctors at the Gemelli hospital in Rome have reported that Pope Francis will not leave the hospital at least until next week to closely monitor his progress. Specialists mention that he will continue with his usual treatment to overcome the infections and the bilateral pneumonia he is facing.
