Septic shock is most frequently triggered by -: (A) Bacterial infections, (B) Mixed infections, (C) Fungal infections, (D) Viral infections
Answer is A. The pathophysiology of septic shock is not entirely understood, but it is known that a key role in the development of severe sepsis is played by an immune and coagulation response to an infection. Septic shock involves a widespread inflammatory response that produces a hypermetabolic effect . Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 346