Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3415621 | Microbes and Infection | 2006 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is the body's response to an infectious or noninfectious insult. Although the definition of SIRS refers to it as an “inflammatory” response, it actually has pro- and anti-inflammatory components. This review outlines the pathophysiology of SIRS and highlights potential targets for future therapeutic intervention in patients with this complex entity.
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Authors
Charles M. Robertson, Craig M. Coopersmith,