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New insights into the management of severe sepsis and septic shock

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Incidence <strong>of</strong> <strong>sepsis</strong> Sepsis is <strong>the</strong> 10th leading cause <strong>of</strong> death in<strong>the</strong> United States overall Sepsis is <strong>the</strong> leading causes <strong>of</strong> admission tointensive care units (around 50%) The annualized incidence <strong>of</strong> <strong>sepsis</strong> isincreasing by 8%. The incidence <strong>of</strong> <strong>severe</strong><strong>sepsis</strong> is increasing greatest in older adults<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> nonwhite population

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