Septic shock, also known as endotoxic shock, is a systemic shock reaction resulting from bloodstream infections with endotoxin-producing Gram-negative bacteria, triggered by widespread release of TNF-α and other cytokines.
Systemic shock reaction that can follow infection of the bloodstream with endotoxin-producing Gram-negative bacteria. It is caused by the systemic release of TNF-α and other cytokines. Also called endotoxic shock
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