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Septic shock
Septic shock is a condition of inflammation throughout the body caused by a severe infection that can lead to fever, low blood pressure, and the failure of multiple organs.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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