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One Type of Bacteria, Called Gram-Negative Bacteria, Has a Pyrogen

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One type of bacteria, called gram-negative bacteria, has a pyrogen molecule that is part of its membrane structure. This endogenous pyrogen is released when the cell is destroyed by the immune system. Why would a severe gram-negative bacterial infection be particularly dangerous to a patient?


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A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body, often used to increase alertness, attention, and energy.

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Stimulant

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body, often used to increase alertness, attentiveness, and energy.

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