Endotoxins in sterile injectable drugs could cause
A)infection.
B)septic shock symptoms.
C)giant cell formation.
D)nerve damage.
E)no damage,because they are sterile.

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Endotoxins, which are part of the outer membrane of the cell wall of Gram-negative bacteria, can lead to septic shock symptoms even in the absence of live bacteria. Sterility refers to the absence of living organisms, but endotoxins can remain after the bacteria are killed and still cause harmful effects.

Endotoxins in Sterile Injectable Drugs Could Cause