Septic shock is precipitated by:
A) poisoning.
B) exposure to an antigen.
C) multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.
D) an overwhelming infection.

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Septic shock is caused by an overwhelming infection, usually from bacteria, that triggers a complex set of reactions in the body which lead to shock and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Poisoning or exposure to an antigen can cause other types of shock, but not septic shock specifically.

Septic Shock Is Precipitated By