Why sepsis from a staph infection causes organ failure

Scientists have known for some time that one of the reasons a staph infection is so deadly is that the bacteria send out a toxin, known as Alpha Toxin (AT), which quickly worsens sepsis. Scientists have discovered the most important target of the toxin and how to neutralize the danger.

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