Question

A 50-year-old female experiences decreased blood pressure, decreased oxygen delivery, cardiovascular shock, and subsequent death. A complication of endotoxic shock is suspected. _________ is the most likely cause.

Answer 1

Answer: Gram-negative bacteria

Explanation:

The infection with a gram-negative strain of bacteria results in symptoms of decrease oxygen intake by the body, endotoxic and cardiovascular shock and sudden death.

Thus this can be said that gram-negative bacteria is the cause of the given condition.