infection Flashcards
1
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What is sepsis ?
A
Sepsis is defined as life-threatening organ dysfunction due to dysregulated host response to infection
2
Q
What is septic shock
A
Septic shock is a subset of sepsis with significantly increased mortality due to severe abnormalities of circulation and/or cellular metabolism
3
Q
What is SIR
A
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is an inflammatory state affecting the whole body.[t is the body’s response to an infectious or noninfectious insult.
