Question 1

what is difference between septicemia, sepsis, and bacteremia?

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Sepsis: Sepsis is the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (sirs) plus infection-any infection (most commonly pneumonia or uti). Bacteremia is bacteria in the bloodstream; bacteremia can be a cause of sepsis. Some people consider septicemia & bacteremia synonyms; others consider septicemia & sepsis synonyms. This can be confusing, so many prefer not to use the term 'septicemia' at all anymore.

Question 2

what's the difference between bacteremia, septicemia, and sepsis?

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Terminology: Bacteremia describes the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream - this may or may not make you ill (e.g. You are briefly bacteremic after brushing your teeth, but your body clears it).  Septicemia is multiplication of bacteria in the blood (almost always associated with illness... But not always), and sepsis is the systemic response to infection.

Question 3

what are some of the differences between bacteremia and sepsis or septicemia?

Accepted Answer

Bacteremia is...: The presence of bacteria in the bloodstream with or without symptoms (it can certainly be silent).  Sepsis or septicemia is the reaction of the body to bacteremia with fever and effects on various body organs.  The sepsis syndrome can also be caused by non infectious processes.

Question 4

can bacteremia remain in the bloodstream for quite a while until one day the immune system becomes weaker and then cause sepsis?

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No: Bacteria do not remain dormant in blood. However, we all get transient invasion of blood with bacteria from activities like brushing teeth and having bowel movement. In a person with weak immune system, such, otherwise benign, bacteremias can cause sepsis.
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Question 5

finished iv antibiotic 7 days. was supposed to do 14 for bacteremia sepsis. ive been home for 8 days and feel fine. will it come back,if so when?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to say.: If you've only completed 7 out of 14 day course of antibiotics, then you are at risk of recurrence (since you didn't finish the course). 14 days is standard for bloodstream infections w/o a source, works 99% of time. 7? Unknown. Even though you "feel fine", bacteria can hide out in the body &amp; start to multiply again when you least expect it. It's impossible to know when, since bacteria are alive.

Question 6

is there possible that from a cut with dirty blade, that had no local signs of inflamaton,occur a sepsis,tetanus,infective endocarditis or bacteremia?

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Yes.: It is possible for infection to enter the bloodstream from a rather inocuous cut, however, it is a pretty rare event.  If you are feeling ill,  visit a local doctor or emergency room and be examined to be sure that you don't have anything more serious than a minor cut.

Question 7

husband had bacteremia sepsis,took 7 out of recommended 14 day iv antibiotic. whats the chance of infection coming back since he stopped a week early.

Accepted Answer

A slippery slope: When you stop antibiotics for sepsis before the  recommended  ending date unless his physician made the decision to stop based on clinical and lab parameters not mentioned in your question.  If the decision to stop was against  medical advice then there is a significant risk involved.   There is no way to assign a numerical value to the risk but it is certainly one I would not take.

Question 8

streptococcal pneumonia with bacteremia/sepsis. 18 days iv abx then 28 days oral augmentin. does this sound like enough to prevent recurrence? this traumatized me and im so scared of getting sick again?

Accepted Answer

: You've had a serious infection that could have been very dangerous, even life threatening. However, it sounds like you have been treated exactly right. Recurrence is not likely, especially if you are otherwise well without underlying lung disease like emphysema etc. Follow up with your doctor(s) as advised, but don't be over worried. You should be fine. Good luck.

Question 9

what are the differences between bacteremia and septicemia?

Accepted Answer

Septicemia: Bacteremia means presence of bacteria in the blood stream. Septicemia (also called sepsis) is a state of microbial invasion from a portal of entry into the blood stream which causes sign of illness. Fewer than half the patients with signs and symptoms of sepsis have positive results on blood culture. Furthermore, not all patients with bacteremia have signs of sepsis.

Question 10

had bacteremia from sinuses, treated and gone. how would i know if that infection had affected my heart?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms, fever: If you are feeling well and don't have fever, almost certainly your heart is not affected. But check with your doctor if you remain concerned.

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Is there possible that from a cut with dirty blade, that had no local signs of inflamaton,occur a sepsis,tetanus,infective endocarditis or bacteremia?

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Streptococcal pneumonia with bacteremia/sepsis. 18 days iv abx then 28 days oral augmentin. does this sound like enough to prevent recurrence? this traumatized me and im so scared of getting sick again?

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Had bacteremia from sinuses, treated and gone. how would i know if that infection had affected my heart?

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