Select the statements that correctly describe endotoxins. Symptoms caused by end

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Select the statements that correctly describe endotoxins.

Symptoms caused by endotoxin may actually worsen after treatment of an infection caused by gram-negative bacteria. Endotoxins may cause a life-threatening drop in blood pressure known as endotoxic shock. Endotoxin can cause fever, chills, weakness, and fatigue. Endotoxin causes a strong immune response and abundant antibody production in the host. Sterilized items may contain endotoxin and cause a reaction in a patient. Drugs that neutralize endotoxin will kill gram-negative bacteria. Endotoxin can be used to vaccinate individuals.

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Symptoms caused by endotoxin may actually worsen after treatment of an infection caused by gram-negative bacteria

Endotoxins may cause a life-threatening drop in blood pressure known as endotoxic shock.

Endotoxin can cause fever, chills, weakness, and fatigue.

Sterilized items may contain endotoxin and cause a reaction in a patient

Drugs that neutralize endotoxin will kill gram-negative bacteria.

Endotoxin can be used to vaccinate individuals.

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