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What does it mean if my father is having septicaemia?
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See below: It means he has an infection with bacteria in his blood stream.
Answered 7/23/2012
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Germs in blood: Septicemia is a term that applies to in illness or complication of illness where germs (bacteria or fungus) are in the blood stream. It can be used when suspected due to overall condition or after confirmation when the germs are found growing in blood cultures.
Answered 7/24/2012
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