Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a complication resulting from the

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DIC, or Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, is often a complication resulting from the release of lipid A from dying Gram-negative bacteria. Lipid A, a component of the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) layer of Gram-negative bacterial cell walls, can trigger a systemic inflammatory response leading to widespread activation of the coagulation pathways and, consequently, DIC.

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Is a Complication Resulting from the