Bacteriaemia (Noun)
Meaning
Transient presence of bacteria (or other microorganisms) in the blood.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's bacteriaemia was diagnosed through blood cultures, revealing the presence of gram-negative bacteria.
- After the dental procedure, the transient bacteriaemia posed a risk of infection in the patient's underlying medical condition.
- A study published on bacteriaemia found that daily brushing can temporarily introduce oral microorganisms into the bloodstream.
- In people with severe immune system deficiency, temporary bacteriaemia may lead to severe disease complications.
- The bacteriaemia caused by the urinary tract infection required immediate antibiotic treatment to avoid further complications.