Vojnosanit Pregl
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Inappropriate body response is, besides the infectious agent, responsible for the genesis of sepsis and septic shock. It is non-specific and in cascade of events it can hardly be controlled. The results of immunoglobulins administration compared to the disease course and outcome have been compared and analyzed in 135 patients with sepsis and septic shock. ⋯ Seven (53.85%) patients were cured, and 6 (46.15%) died. In relation to the favorable disease outcome the difference was observed (statistically non-significant) in the group that received immunoglobulins, compared to the group that did not (53.85% vs. 44.45%). The importance of immunoglobulins administration, in sepsis and septic shock should be emphasized.