bacteremia
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bacteremia
First recorded in 1885–90; bacter- ( def. ) + -emia
Example Sentences
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But, she said, “Frequent tooth brushing reduces local inflammation and bacteremia, and if good brushing habits persist for a long time, this can affect systemic diseases.”
From New York Times
“The autopsy revealed that the cause of death was bacteremia, with probable sepsis due to multiple stage four ulcers and fistula,” Copeland wrote.
From Fox News
The Division of Public Health Services says the cases of invasive Group A Streptococcal bacteremia involve men from southern and central New Hampshire.
From Washington Times
Investigators focused on aminoglycoside antibiotics, which doctors rely on to treat meningitis, bacteremia, and respiratory infections in cystic fibrosis patients.
From US News
A. baumannii can lead to such infectious complications as bacteremia, pneumonia and meningitis.
From Scientific American
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