Patients developed inflammation a few hours following eye surgery. Instruments and solutions were sterile, and the Limulus assay was positive. The patientsʹ inflammation was due to
A) bacterial infection.
B) exotoxin.
C) endotoxin.
D) viral infection.
E) The answer cannot be determined based on the information provided.

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The Limulus assay is used to detect endotoxins, which are components of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. A positive result indicates the presence of endotoxins, suggesting that the inflammation was due to endotoxin exposure.

Patients Developed Inflammation a Few Hours Following Eye Surgery