What primarily drives the progression of endotoxic shock?

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27 Jul 2019
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28 May 2026

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Endotoxic shock advances mainly due to the effects of cytokines released during the immune response. While endothelial injury, vasodilation, and increased vascular permeability are involved, it is the cytokine activity that primarily mediates the progression of this condition.

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