Bacteremia
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| 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 |
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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)==