Sepsis

The term sepsis as now used in clinical surgery no longer retains its original meaning as synonymous with “putrefaction,” but is employed to denote all conditions in which bacterial infection has taken place, and more particularly those in which pyogenic bacteria are present.

She contracted a bacterial infection called Clostridium difficile which turned into sepsis.

Yanni died of sepsis.

Tom may have sepsis.

Imagine the sepsis of helpless loathing [Jimmy Connors] must have inspired in his opponents during his "great runs" at the US Open.