BackgroundSevere sepsis and septic shock are major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In experimental sepsis there is prominent apoptosis of various cell types, and genetic manipulation of d
In critically ill patients, sepsis is the leading cause of death. The gastrointestinal tract has long been thought to play an important role in the pathophysiology of sepsis
Background: Pediatric sepsis is a significant public health issue. This condition is exacerbated by rising serum creatinine and inflammatory cytokines that lead to deleterious effects upon the body. T