Nationwide, Over 100,000 Patients a Year Die from Septic Shock

question 44

Multiple Choice

Nationwide, over 100,000 patients a year die from septic shock.This is due to

• A)the presence of lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of bacteria.
• B)lipoteichoic acid in the cell wall of bacteria.
• C)a cytotoxin similar to the diphtheria toxin.
• D)coagulase.
• E)a neurotoxin similar to botulin.

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