Definitions for bacteremia
ˌbæk təˈri mi əbac·teremi·a

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1. bacteremia, bacteriemia, bacteriaemianoun

   transient presence of bacteria (or other microorganisms) in the blood

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1. bacteremia

   Bloodstream infections (BSIs), which include bacteremias when the infections are bacterial and fungemias when the infections are fungal, are infections present in the blood. Blood is normally a sterile environment, so the detection of microbes in the blood (most commonly accomplished by blood cultures) is always abnormal. A bloodstream infection is different from sepsis, which is the host response to bacteria.Bacteria can enter the bloodstream as a severe complication of infections (like pneumonia or meningitis), during surgery (especially when involving mucous membranes such as the gastrointestinal tract), or due to catheters and other foreign bodies entering the arteries or veins (including during intravenous drug abuse). Transient bacteremia can result after dental procedures or brushing of teeth.Bacteremia can have several important health consequences. The immune response to the bacteria can cause sepsis and septic shock, which has a high mortality rate. Bacteria can also spread via the blood to other parts of the body (which is called hematogenous spread), causing infections away from the original site of infection, such as endocarditis or osteomyelitis. Treatment for bacteremia is with antibiotics, and prevention with antibiotic prophylaxis can be given in high risk situations.

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1. bacteremia

   Bacteremia is a medical condition characterized by the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream. It can be transient, intermittent, or persistent. Bacteremia may result from various infections, surgical procedures, or severe injuries. It can lead to serious complications if the bacteria spread to other parts of the body, potentially causing conditions like sepsis or septic shock.

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1. Bacteremia

   Bacteremia is the presence of bacteria in the blood. The blood is normally a sterile environment, so the detection of bacteria in the blood is always abnormal. Bacteria can enter the bloodstream as a severe complication of infections, during surgery, or due to catheters and other foreign bodies entering the arteries or veins. Bacteremia can have several consequences. The immune response to the bacteria can cause sepsis and septic shock, which has a relatively high mortality rate. Bacteria can also use the blood to spread to other parts of the body, causing infections away from the original site of infection. Examples include endocarditis or osteomyelitis. Treatment is with antibiotics, and prevention with antibiotic prophylaxis can be given in situations where problems are to be expected.

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1. Bacteremia

   The presence of viable bacteria circulating in the blood. Fever, chills, tachycardia, and tachypnea are common acute manifestations of bacteremia. The majority of cases are seen in already hospitalized patients, most of whom have underlying diseases or procedures which render their bloodstreams susceptible to invasion.

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   The numerical value of bacteremia in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

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   The numerical value of bacteremia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacteremia
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