Sudden infant death syndrome: a toxic response.
Causes of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) remain elusive. Much of the current literature points to an infectious cause with a role for proinflammatory cytokines and septic shock in stimulating an overwhelming response in an infant. This article reviews the literature and possible causes of this devastating condition.
Blood-Siegfried
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Duke University, School of Nursing, PO Box 3322, Durham, NC 27710, USA. blood002@mc.duke.edu
D004731:Endotoxins / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology / Q000821:virology; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology / Q000821:virology; D013398:Sudden Infant Death / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology*
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