Multiple choice

Septic shock associated with gram-negative bacteria is primarily due to

  1. enterotoxin superantigen

  2. lipopolysaccharide

  3. platelet aggregation

  4. switch off of cytokine release

  5. peptidoglycans
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Septicemia associated with gram-negative bacteria results primarily from excessive release of tumour necrosis factor.

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