bacteremia
Definition
- Noun:
- The transient presence of bacteria (or other microorganisms) in the blood: A medical condition where bacteria are found in the bloodstream for a short period. It is often a sign of an infection elsewhere in the body that has entered the blood.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The patient's fever and chills were symptoms of bacteremia.
- A blood culture confirmed the diagnosis of bacteremia.
- Bacteremia can sometimes lead to more serious conditions like sepsis if not treated promptly.
Advanced Usage
"Asymptomatic bacteremia": Bacteremia that occurs without causing noticeable symptoms in the patient.
- The elderly patient had asymptomatic bacteremia discovered during a routine check-up.
"Transient bacteremia": Bacteremia that is brief and often clears spontaneously, sometimes occurring after dental procedures.
- Transient bacteremia is a known risk after tooth extraction.
Variants and Related Words
Bacteraemia (noun): An alternative spelling, primarily used in British English.
- The medical report used the spelling 'bacteraemia'.
Bacteremic (adjective): Describing the state of having bacteremia.
- The patient was bacteremic, requiring intravenous antibiotics.
Synonyms
- Bloodstream infection: A broader term that includes bacteremia and other infections in the blood.
- Microbial invasion of the bloodstream: A more technical description of the condition.
Related Phrases
- "Secondary to": Often used to describe bacteremia resulting from another primary infection.
- The bacteremia was secondary to a severe pneumonia.
Related Idioms
- The abscess was seeding the blood, leading to bacteremia.
Noun
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transient presence of bacteria (or other microorganisms) in the blood
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