This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Thermal injury, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
[{'content': 'Death due to shock after burns occur within \nSelect and explain. \nA. 2 hours, B. Within 24 hours, C. 24-48 hours, D. 5 days', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Fatal period Most of the death from burn injuries occur from shock within about 24-48 hours. Death due to toxemia occurs usually within 4-5 days. The first week happens to be the most critical period. In suppurative cases, death may ensue after a few weeks. Ref: TEXTBOOK OF FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY KRISHNAN VIJ FIFTH EDITION PAGE 163', 'role': 'assistant'}]