A50-year-old female experiences decreased blood pressure, decreased oxygen delivery, cardiovascular shock, and subsequent death. a complication of endotoxic shock is suspected. is the most likely cause.

Gram-negative bacteria

Explanation:

The infection with a gram-negative strain of bacteria results in symptoms of decrease oxygen intake by the body, endotoxic and cardiovascular shock and sudden death.

Thus this can be said that gram-negative bacteria is the cause of the given condition.

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