Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is an exaggerated defense response of the body to a noxious stressor (infection, trauma, surgery, acute inflammation, ischemia or reperfusion, or malignancy, to name a few) to localize and then eliminate the endogenous or exogenous source of the insult.Feb 15, 2023
What causes leukocytosis?
- Excessive physical or emotional stress (such as fever, injury or surgery).
- Burns.
- Immune system disorders such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
- Thyroid problems.
- Dental caries (cavities).
- Certain medicines, including lithium, corticosteroids and beta-agonists.
- Allergies.
