Nester's Microbiology: A Human Perspective
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ISBN: 9781259709999
Author: Denise G. Anderson Lecturer, Sarah Salm, Deborah Allen
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 25, Problem 4MC
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Sepsis is the condition of shock when the response of the body to infectious disease cause injury to its own organs and tissues. It is induced by infections and is a systemic inflammatory response. It is a common healthcare-illness caused by both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and other microorganisms also. It can be fatal in some cases.
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