Define SEPSIS - Nutrition during Stress?

Sepsis is defined as the presence of an infection due to an identifiable organism. Bacteria and their toxins lead to a strong inflammatory response. Viruses, fungi and parasites also cause infection and inflammation. The Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) is the term used to describe the inflammation that occurs in infections, bums, multiple trauma, shock and organ injury. The inflammation is usually present in areas much away from the primary site of injury and affects healthy tissues. SIRS commonly leads to development of Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS). It generally begins with lung failure followed by failure of the liver, intestines and kidney.