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What can cause infection in the blood of a 10 y?
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Bacteria: Any number of bacteria usually transmitted through food or airborne.
Answered 8/3/2018
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Many things: Any number of things, usually scratches and trauma that get infected. It is probably prudent to check the child for any systemic disease that may predispose to blood infection, as I am sure his/her doctors are doing.
Answered 3/13/2023
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