Lipopolysaccharide, or LPS, is the primary endotoxin mediator of gram(-) sepsis leading to septic shock. This woman likely has sepsis from E. coli, a gram negative bacterium which produces LPS, based on her history indicating a UTI. E.coli are the most common cause of UTI. (FA2020 p133)
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Lipopolysaccharide, or LPS, is the primary endotoxin mediator of gram(-) sepsis leading to septic shock. This woman likely has sepsis from E. coli, a gram negative bacterium which produces LPS, based on her history indicating a UTI. E.coli are the most common cause of UTI. (FA2020 p133)