Repeated Sepsis in an 83-Year-Old Man With Cancer With Long-Lasting Invasive Treatments
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to infection damages its own tissues and organs. Sepsis is caused by an inflammatory immune response triggered by an infection. Its risk factors include aging, weak immune system, major trauma, or burns. Treatment of s...
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Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2020-04-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Clinical Practice |
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Online Access: | https://crcp.tums.ac.ir/index.php/crcp/article/view/295 |