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What is the definition or description of: sepsis?
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Severe infection: Sepsis occurs as a result of body's abnormal response to severe infection. Manifestation of sepsis include fever, rapid heart rate and rapid breathing. Blood work will reveal elevation of white blood cell count.
Answered 10/24/2017
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See below: A known or suspected infection causing an immune response.
Answered 5/16/2016
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