A Bacterial Infection That is Often Fatal in Burn Patients

Question

A bacterial infection that is often fatal in burn patients is called
A) sepsis.
B) necrosis.
C) toxis.
D) pernicious.
E) noxious.

Accepted Answer

Sepsis is a severe bacterial infection that can occur in burn patients due to the loss of protective skin barriers. It can lead to septic shock, organ failure, and death if untreated.