Sepsis has been recently redefined as
A) a systemic infection with viable organisms in the bloodstream.
B) a systemic inflammatory response to ischemia.
C) a systemic inflammatory response to infection.
D) severe hypotension in an infected patient.

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Systemic inflammatory response syndrome is the body's response to infection or other insults,which result in systemic signs and symptoms of widespread inflammation.Sepsis results from the presence of microorganisms in the bloodstream (bacteremia).Sepsis occurs as a result of bacteremia and is defined as a systemic inflammatory response to infection.Severe hypotension may be the result of sepsis,but it is not the definition.

Sepsis Has Been Recently Redefined as