EBK ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
EBK ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781469893389
Author: PORTH
Publisher: WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (COURSE)
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Chapter 4, Problem 2RE

A.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The events that lead to formation of abscess.

Introduction: Sepsis occurs when the body’s response to infection becomes out of control and results in damage to various tissues and organs. Sepsis is a serious condition where the blood becomes toxic due to the release of chemicals that are secreted to fight an infection in the body

B.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The significance of incision and drainage of the lesion for healing.

Introduction: Infections are the consequence of the invasion of the normal physiological process by an infectious micro-organism. The infection is caused by the infectious substances released by such pathogens that disrupt the cells and their associated processes.

C.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The reason why antibiotics cannot work in eliminating the microorganisms contained in the abscess.

Introduction: The blood cells make up about 45% of the blood composition, and the rest of the 55% of the blood is made up of plasma. The blood cells are of three types that are red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes).

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