title: Sepsis: its causes and effects.
abstract: Sepsis contracted after malignancy, surgery or trauma is caused by a variety of micro-organisms ranging from viruses and fungi to bacteria. If untreated, it can lead to permanent damage to organs and tissues, or even to the patient's death.
authors.affiliation: Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK. noleensmith@aol.com
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authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000209:etiology; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000150:complications; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D018805:Sepsis / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology