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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Septic shock is due to -
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The correct answer is  Septic shock results most often from gram-negative bacteria entering the body. lysis of gram negative bacteria releases endotoxin, a lipopolysaccharide into the circulation. it is responsible for immune system activation and systemic inflammatory response. Reference:rush Mohan textbook of pathology, 7th edition, pg no: 96 <\p>