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Septic Shock

Septic shock is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the body's overactive response to infection. In septic shock, the immune system releases a surge of chemicals that cause widespread inflammation. This leads to reduced blood pressure, leading to inadequate blood flow to the organs and impaired oxygen…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 50× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Septic shock is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the body's overactive response to infection. In septic shock, the immune system releases a surge of chemicals that cause widespread inflammation. This leads to reduced blood pressure, leading to inadequate blood flow to the organs and impaired oxygen delivery. Without prompt and appropriate treatment, septic shock can cause serious complications, including organ failure and death. Septic shock is a medical emergency and can be treated with antibiotics, fluids and other supportive therapies. Early recognition and rapid treatment are essential in reducing the risk of severe complications, disability or death.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 50 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cytokine.

Journal editorial board
Nicola Squillace · Italy Stephanie Filleur · United States Natalya Zotova · Russia

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