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This document discusses sepsis and septic shock. It defines related terms like systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), sepsis, severe sepsis, septic shock, and multiple organ system failure. The pathophysiology of sepsis involves systemic activation of leukocytes and the release of inflammatory mediators. This leads to hemodynamic changes, microvascular abnormalities, and intracellular defects. Toxins produced by various bacteria also contribute. The cascade of inflammatory events involves cytokines
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