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bacteremia: see septicemia septicemia (sĕptĭsē`mēə) ..... Click the link for more information. . bacteremiaPresence of bacteria in the blood. Short-term bacteremia follows dental or surgical procedures, especially if local infection or very high-risk surgery releases bacteria from isolated sites. In some cases, prior antibiotic therapy can prevent this. It causes little problem to a healthy immune system but can be serious for those with prostheses (where infection can center) or high susceptibility to bacterial invasion. Extensive bacteremia can release toxins into the blood (septicemia), leading to shock and vascular collapse. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria have increased the rate of severe bacteremia. bacteremia [′bak·tə′rē·mē·ə] (medicine) Presence of bacteria in the blood. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Pneumococcal bacteremia secondary to acute epiglottitis is relatively rare, and all previously reported cases occurred in immunocompromised patients. 8 (w/vancomycin and streptomycin) 10 15 25 (continuous irrigation removed more bacteria than pulsed irrigation) 25 42 50 >50 No bacteremia 60 (no statistical difference in debris removal between pulsed and continuous lavage) 70 Dispersion of irrigant No bacteremia Impaired wound infection defenses 90 Pressure (psi) Output Impact Investigator 0. Bacteremia may lead to sepsis or shock, causing a systemic illness with high fever, blood coagulation (thickening) and eventually organ failure. |
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