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What is the definition of SIRS (Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome)?

Bacteria present in the blood stream

Pathogens present and multiplying in the blood stream

The systemic inflammatory and circulatory response to infection

An exaggerated inflammatory and circulatory response to an infectious or non-infectious agent

Altered organ function in septic patients such that hemostasis is not maintainable without intervention