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*''P. aeruginosa''
 
*''P. aeruginosa''
 
*''E. aerogenes''
 
*''E. aerogenes''
Bacterial cell wall endotoxins are the cause of septic shock, stimulating macrophages to release IL-1 and TNF-α at excessive levels. The condition is often fatal and symptoms include a sudden drop in blood pressure, fever, diarrhoea and blood-clotting in multiple organs.  
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Bacterial cell wall endotoxins (Lipopolysaccharide) are the cause of septic shock, stimulating macrophages to release IL-1 and TNF-α at excessive, systemic levels. The condition is often fatal and symptoms include a sudden drop in blood pressure, fever, diarrhoea and blood-clotting in multiple organs.
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===Bacterial toxic shock===
 
===Bacterial toxic shock===
 
This condition is caused by bacterial toxins known as superantigens (antigens that bind simultaneously to MHC II and the beta-V domain of the T cell receptor) that activate large numbers of T cells despite specificity. A number of bacteria have been implicated in the production of superantigens, including:
 
This condition is caused by bacterial toxins known as superantigens (antigens that bind simultaneously to MHC II and the beta-V domain of the T cell receptor) that activate large numbers of T cells despite specificity. A number of bacteria have been implicated in the production of superantigens, including:
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