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While cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) is widely considered the gold standard, its inherent variability often limits reproducibility. This study aimed to optimize a fecal intraperitoneal injection (FIP) murine model by evaluating the impact of fecal preparation (fresh vs. lyophilized) and dosage (0.5\u20131.0\u00a0g\/kg) on model stability. We systematically compared the optimized FIP model with the conventional CLP method in male BALB\/c mice to define their respective pathophysiological characteristics and suitability for therapeutic screening.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Fresh fecal suspensions significantly enhanced model reproducibility compared to dried preparations, which exhibited inconsistent virulence. An optimized FIP dose of 0.7\u00a0g\/kg induced a hyperacute sepsis phenotype, characterized by rapid systemic bacterial dissemination and severe acute organ damage within 24\u00a0h. Crucially, semi-quantitative histological scoring confirmed that FIP triggered a synchronized, hyperacute injury spike across the lung, kidney, liver, and heart, whereas the CLP model exhibited a more protracted, progressive exacerbation of organ dysfunction through 48\u00a0h. Hematological analysis further revealed that while both models induced systemic inflammation, the FIP model provided a much sharper and predictable onset of severe leukopenia and multi-organ failure.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The optimized FIP model, characterized by its procedural simplicity, high controllability, and superior reproducibility, serves as a robust platform for investigating the early, fulminant pathophysiological mechanisms of unmitigated sepsis. Conversely, the CLP model remains the preferred choice for studies focusing on protracted infection and chronic organ dysfunction. 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