Sepsis : An Ongoing and Significant Challenge

Sepsis is the major cause of death in non-cardiologic intensive care units around the world. Every year, billions of dollars are consumed in the treatment of sepsis and in research to understand its complex pathophysiology and therefore obtain future therapeutic opportunities. Despite the efforts of...

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Other Authors: Azevedo, Luciano (Editor)
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Published: IntechOpen 2012
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