Bacteremia (Noun)
Meaning
Transient presence of bacteria (or other microorganisms) in the blood.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Bacteremia was confirmed by positive blood cultures drawn on admission, and antibiotic therapy was promptly initiated to manage the severe infection.
- Transient bacteremia may occur following minor injuries or infections, such as after brushing one's teeth, without any long-term adverse consequences.
- Patients with immunosuppressive disorders or using indwelling catheters are more prone to bacteremia and other severe bloodstream infections.
- Bacteremia resulting from contaminated intravenous infusion sets can be a potentially life-threatening complication in hospitalized patients.
- Recent dental surgery had likely caused bacteremia in the patient, which, in turn, led to the serious heart condition that ultimately required surgical intervention.