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What is the definition or description of: septic shock?
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Septic shock: Septic shock. Sepsis occurs when an infections enters & is spread through the bloodstream, potentially causing a marked drop in blood pressure with potential for stroke, heart or respiratory failure or death.
Answered 12/2/2018
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