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Septic shock is a serious condition that occurs when an overwhelming infection leads to low blood pressure and low blood flow. The brain, heart, kidneys, and liver may not work properly or may fail. See also: Meningococcemia Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation) Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) ARDS
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Septic shock is a potentially lethal drop in blood pressure due to the presence of bacteria in the blood. Septic shock is a possible consequence of bacteremia , or bacteria in the bloodstream.
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Septic shock is a syndrome in which a potentially lethal drop in blood pressure occurs as a result of an overwhelming bacterial infection . KEY TERMS Bacteremia - Invasion of the bloodstream by bacteria.
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