bacteriaemia

Thân thiện

A patient's blood sample shows signs of bacteriaemia.

Definition

1. 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 that has spread from another site in the body.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The patient's fever and chills were symptoms of bacteriaemia.
  • A blood culture confirmed the diagnosis of bacteriaemia.
  • Bacteriaemia can sometimes lead to more serious conditions like sepsis if not treated promptly.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical Context: The term is primarily used in medical and clinical settings to describe a laboratory finding or a clinical state.
  • The physician ordered antibiotics upon suspicion of bacteriaemia.

Variants and Related Words

• Bacteremia (noun): An alternative, more common spelling with the same meaning.
  • Bacteremia is often asymptomatic.
• Septicemia (noun): A related but more severe condition involving the multiplication of bacteria in the blood and associated systemic illness.
• Fungemia (noun): The presence of fungi in the blood, analogous to bacteriaemia.

Synonyms

• Bloodstream infection (general term)
• Microbial invasion of the blood

Notes on Meaning

• Transient Nature: A key aspect of the definition is the or temporary presence of the microorganisms, distinguishing it from persistent blood infections.
• Not a Disease, but a Finding: Bacteriaemia itself is a sign or condition, not a specific disease. It indicates that bacteria have entered the bloodstream from a source like a urinary tract infection, pneumonia, or a wound.

Học thuật

Noun

1. transient presence of bacteria (or other microorganisms) in the blood

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bacteremia
• bacteriemia