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Sepsis, which is a host response to an infection, can have a varied presentation and carries a poor prognosis. Early identification and appropriate risk stratification will help in early resuscitation with a decrease in morbidity and mortality.
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Kharbanda, M., Ramasubban, S. (2012). Septic Shock. In: Chawla, R., Todi, S. (eds) ICU Protocols. Springer, India. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-0535-7_50
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