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What are some of the differences between bacteremia and sepsis or septicemia?
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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.
Answered 9/18/2014
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See below: Bacteremia is bacteria in the blood. Sepsis is an infection that causes organ damage. Septicemia is sepsis with bacteria in the blood. Hope this makes sense.
Answered 9/18/2014
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