Septic Shock, a Systemic Response Including High Fever and Low

question 110

Multiple Choice

Septic shock, a systemic response including high fever and low blood pressure, is a response to

• A)certain bacterial infections.
• B)specific forms of viruses.
• C)the presence of natural killer cells.
• D)a fever of >39.5°C in adults.
• E)increased production of neutrophils.

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