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Define sepsis

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Sepsis is defined as a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to an infection
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The immunology of sepsis

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. This definition emphasizes the importance of organ dysfunction in the context of an infection
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Pathophysiology

Clinical manifestations

Diagnosis

Sepsis is a complex syndrome characterized by a dysregulated host response to infection leading to life-threatening organ dysfunction. Understanding its pathophysiology and clinical manifestations is crucial for its diagnosis and management.

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Sepsis and septic shock

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