BuggerMyElbow t1_j7y68tl wrote on February 10, 2023 at 6:07 AM

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What are the toxins involved in sepsis and where do they come from?

I'd imagine they come from the bacteria, so lipopolysaccharides/endotoxin? Are these responsible for platelet malfunction?

Also how does sepsis vary depending on the species and strain of bacteria?

AnnexBlaster t1_j7yevf3 wrote on February 10, 2023 at 7:53 AM

Theres proteins in Staph aureus called clumping factors which active platelets, and pore forming exotoxins called alpha hemolysins which cause major damage.

Sepeis varies a great deal between bacteria, the toxins from different pathogens determine whether your immune system will win, or how fast and painful your death will be