What is NOT true about gram-negative sepsis?
A)The progression to lethal stages is rapid.
B)The rapid progression is almost impossible to treat effectively.
C)Potent exotoxins cause shock.
D)LPS is released upon death of the cells.
E)The site of infection itself may not be the bloodstream.

Question

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Gram-negative sepsis is caused by the release of LPS, which triggers an immune response leading to inflammation and shock. However, potent exotoxins are typically associated with gram-positive sepsis, not gram-negative sepsis.

Answer: A, B, D, E 
 All of these statements are true about gram-negative sepsis. The progression to lethal stages is rapid and difficult to treat effectively, LPS is released upon death of the cells, and the site of infection may not necessarily be in the bloodstream.

What Is NOT True About Gram-Negative Sepsis