Atlas One · Host Biology · Scale 07 — System

Sepsis

Life-threatening organ dysfunction from dysregulated host response to infection (Sepsis-3: SOFA ≥2). LPS triggers TLR4→NF-κB and NLRP3 inflammasome; cytokine storm causes vasodilation, DIC, and organ failure. Mortality 20–30%; treated with antibiotics and vasopressors.

Also known as: septicemia, bacteremia, septic shock, SIRS, systemic inflammatory response syndrome

Scale 07 — SystemScale
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sepsis

Sepsis

Life-threatening organ dysfunction from dysregulated host response to infection (Sepsis-3: SOFA ≥2). LPS triggers TLR4→NF-κB and NLRP3 inflammasome; cytokine storm causes vasodilation, DIC, and organ failure. Mortality 20–30%; treated with antibiotics and vasopressors.