Match each definition to one of the following items.
-The systemic inflammatory response to infection or trauma; includes fevers, tachycardia, and leukocytosis

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SIRS (Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) refers to the inflammatory response to infection or trauma and includes fevers, tachycardia, and leukocytosis.

Answer: B
 Bacteremia refers to the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream.

Answer: C
 Septicemia refers to the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream that is causing a systemic inflammatory response.

Answer: D
 Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium.

Answer: E
 Septic shock refers to a life-threatening condition where sepsis leads to low blood pressure and organ failure.

Answer: F
 Sepsis refers to a potentially life-threatening complication of an infection and involves SIRS along with the presence of a known or suspected infection.

Match Each Definition to One of the Following Items