About The Medical Condition Bacteremia

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Bacteremia

Bacteremia Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Bacteremia Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition 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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