Sepsis associated with HYPOTENSION or hypoperfusion despite adequate fluid resuscitation. Perfusion abnormalities may include but are not limited to LACTIC ACIDOSIS; OLIGURIA; or acute alteration in mental status.
    

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Toxic shock syndrome toxin

Streptococcal pyrogenic exotoxin A1

Group A Streptococci are a species of gram-positive bacteria responsible for causing a number of pyogenic (pus-producing) infections including impetigo, scarlet fever and pneumonia. Further fatal complications arising from infection include the development of meningitis and sepsis.

Staphylococcal enterotoxin C2

Toxic shock : a social history / Sharra L. Vostral.

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Streptococcal pyrogenic exotoxin A1

Staphylococcal enterotoxin C2

Toxic shock : a social history / Sharra L. Vostral.

Toxic shock syndrome toxin

Group A Streptococci are a species of gram-positive bacteria responsible for causing a number of pyogenic (pus-producing) infections including impetigo, scarlet fever and pneumonia. Further fatal complications arising from infection include the development of meningitis and sepsis.