Sepsis warning: how Warwick Davis's wife nearly died of the deadly infection

The wife of actor Warwick Davis says she feels lucky to be alive after being struck down by a potentially deadly trio of sepsis, meningitis and Strep B infections.

Sammy Davis nearly died following a routine back operation at Addenbrooke's hospital. She and her husband - the Star Wars and Harry Potter actor - have praised the work of doctors and nurses there who saved her.

Sepsis is a serious complication of an infection that can lead to multiple organ failure and death

-Early symptoms may include fever, or chills and shivering

-fast breathing

-slurred speech

If caught early though, the infection can be controlled by antibiotics.

Warwick and Sammy wanted to speak out to warn others about the deadly infection. You can watch the full interview here