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Shwartzman phenomenon also known as Shwartzman reaction is a rare reaction of a body to particular types of toxins called endotoxins which cause thrombosis in the affected tissue. A clearing of the thrombosis results in a reticuloendothelial blockade which prevents re-clearing of the thrombosis caused by a repeat introduction of the toxin. That will cause tissue necrosis.

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