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The immunological hallmarks of the septic event. The host immune response against systemic pathogens initiates with excessive inflammation known as the cytokine storm. Concurrent declines in cellularity (lymphopenia) develop. Eventually the cytokine storm subsides, and immune cell numbers recover with subsequent poor responses from remaining cellular pools. Image created with BioRender.com.
