Bacteremia
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Term | Bacteremia |
Short definition | a condition in which bacteria are present in the bloodstream; may occur after minor surgery or infection and may be dangerous for people with a weakened immune system or abnormal heart valves |
Type | Medical term |
Specialty | General |
Language | English |
Source | AMA |
Comments |
Bacteremia (definition) a condition in which bacteria are present in the bloodstream; may occur after minor surgery or infection and may be dangerous for people with a weakened immune system or abnormal heart valves
==Bacteremia (overview)==