Under certain circumstances, the gut may become a source of sepsis and serve as the motor of systemic inflammatory response syndrome. Microbial translocation is the process by which microorganisms migrate across the mucosal barrier to invade the host. Which of the following mechanisms can promote bacterial translocation?
A. An increased number of gut bacteria
B. Altered intestinal mucosal permeability
C. Decreased host defense mechanisms
D. Lack of enteral feeding
Answer:A
Under certain circumstances, the gut may become a source of sepsis and serve as the motor of systemic inflammatory response syndrome. Microbial translocation is the process by which microorganisms migrate across the mucosal barrier to invade the host. Which of the following mechanisms can promote bacterial translocation?
A. An increased number of gut bacteria B. Altered intestinal mucosal permeability C. Decreased host defense mechanisms D. Lack of enteral feeding