- The immune system’s response to infection triggers widespread inflammation.
- Inflammation leads to blood clots and leaky blood vessels, reducing blood flow to organs.
- Immune cells release chemicals that can damage tissues and organs.
- The body’s attempt to fight the infection can spiral out of control, causing more harm than the infection itself.
- This dysregulated immune response is a hallmark of sepsis and septic shock.
How does the body’s immune response contribute to sepsis?
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