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A victim has a II-III degree burn injury that covers 15 % of the body surface. On day 20 after the injury, the patient presents with a sharp increase in the body temperature, general weakness, and frequent shallow respirations. The blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg. the pulse is 112 /min. What complication can be suspected in this case?

Answer options

  1. Acute intoxication
  2. Sepsis
  3. Pneumonia
  4. Anaerobic infection
  5. Purulent bronchitis
Correct answer

Sepsis

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