Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is an excessive defence reaction of the body to a poisonous stressor such as illness, trauma, surgery, acute inflammation, ischemia, and malignancy. There are four basic signs of SIRS: body temperature differences (hyperthermia or hypothermia), tachycardia, tachypnea, and transitions in white blood cell count (leukocytosis or leukopenia).
Cytokine Release Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Cytokine release syndrome occurs when the innate and adaptive immune systems are hyperactive, releasing too many cytokines. Read this to know more about it.
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome and Sepsis in Children - Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is a life-threatening condition due to a hyperactive immune response. Read on to know more.
