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... > social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > diseases and medical conditions > systemic infections
... > other subjects > natural sciences > life sciences > biological sciences > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > diseases and medical conditions > systemic infections
... > social science subjects > health and social care > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > diseases and medical conditions > systemic infections
... > other subjects > natural sciences > life sciences > biological sciences > biology > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > diseases and medical conditions > systemic infections

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systemic infections  

Definition

  • The literature on bacteremia and sepsis is filled with jargon, and so the terms used in this entry are defined first. Bacteremia is the presence of viable bacteria in the blood, whereasinfection is the inflammatory response to invasion of sterile tissues by microorganisms. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health & Aging; Systemic Infections]

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