Enteric bacterial loads are associated with interleukin-6 levels in systemic inflammatory response syndrome patients

Conclusion Enterocyte damage is associated with hypotension and tachypnia in patients with SIRS. Gut function failure may permit enteric bacteria to enter the blood, thereby elevating IL-6 levels and inducing a systemic inflammatory response, resulting in multiple organ failure.
Source: Formosan Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research