Smoke inhalation injury, either by itself but more so in the presence of body surface burn, can result in severe lung-induced morbidity and mortality.
Actinobacillus suis is an important disease of pigs of all ages and can lead to severe morbidity and sudden death.
Excessive iron absorption is one of the main features of β-thalassemia and can lead to severe morbidity and mortality.
The development of jaundice is associated with severe morbidity and mortality and should trigger discontinuation of the offending drug(s) (1075).
Even though an intoxication is rare it results in severe morbidity and high mortality.
Obstetrical complications that would result in severe morbidity or mortality if health care resources were not available are considered 'near-miss' events.
The number needed to treat (NNT) to prevent either mortality or severe morbidity was 18 (12-36).
The severe morbidity and mortality associated with these drugs is well documented due to their cardiovascular and neurological toxicity.
In cases of severe oral morbidity, the patient may no longer be able to continue cancer therapy; treatment is then usually discontinued.
Some poorer nations with high birth rates have an MMR more than 100 times as high, and, presumably, a corresponding prevalence of severe morbidity.