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Why do some people get sepsis while others don’t? Scientists point to the gut
A study found that mice with higher gut bacteria concentrations exhibited early, strong inflammatory responses, suggesting a link between gut microbiota and sepsis susceptibility. Scientists are exploring gut bacteria's role in determining who develops sepsis.
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