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I recently had some blood work done and was told it looks like i have pyamia. can you please tell me the seriousness of this and how i should proceed?

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? Pyaemia: This is bacteria in the blood. You need to see your doctor ASAP if this is true. Need antibiotics. And find out source of infection

Answered 5/27/2014

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A member asked:

I recently had some blood work done and was told it looks like i have pyamia. can you please tell me the seriousness of this and how i should proceed?

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

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