mymedschoolNov 10

Bacterial endotoxins from Gram-negative bacteria cause fever, inflammation, and septic shock via lipid A activation. #BacterialEndotoxin #LPS #GramNegative #Sepsis #SepticShock #LipidA #Microbiology #Immunology #Pathophysiology #USMLE #MedicalEducation

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Bacterial Endotoxin — Structure, Mechanism, and Clinical Impact

Explore bacterial endotoxins — lipopolysaccharide (LPS) molecules of Gram-negative bacteria responsible for septic shock and systemic inflammation through lipid A–mediated immune activation.

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