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What age group is the most susceptible to sepsis?

A
Infants.
B
Adolescents.
C
Elderly
D
Young adults.
High-Yield Explanation
Elderly patients are at most risk for developing sepsis because of decreased physiologic reserves and an aging immune system. Option A: Infants may have less physiologic reserves yet they have vaccines that strengthen their immune system than the elderly. Option B: Adolescents may not have fully mature reserves yet they have a stronger immune system than the elderly. Option D: Adolescents may not have fully mature reserves yet they have a stronger immune system than the elderly.

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