Bacterial infections can cause a serious, potentially fatal systemic inflammatory response called
A)anaphylaxis.
B)pelvic inflammatory disease.
C)septic shock.
D)pneumonia.

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Septic shock is a potentially fatal systemic inflammatory response caused by bacterial infections. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can also be life-threatening, but is not caused by bacteria. Pelvic inflammatory disease and pneumonia are specific types of bacterial infections but do not necessarily lead to septic shock.

Bacterial Infections Can Cause a Serious, Potentially Fatal Systemic Inflammatory