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Septic and Sepsis Shock by ayushmanpanda340 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection, while septic shock is a severe form of sepsis that significantly increases mortality. Risk factors include age, chronic diseases, and weakened immune systems, with common causes being bacterial, viral, or fungal infections. Diagnosis involves blood tests and imaging, and treatment includes antibiotics, IV fluids, and supportive care, following the Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines.
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- ayushmanpanda340
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