pyemia
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of pyemia
From New Latin, dating back to 1855–60; see origin at py-, -emia
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The most important of these in pyemia is a break in continuity of the protective covering, as a wound, which affords an entrance into the tissues for the organisms.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
Septicemia is usually fatal and pyemia frequently so.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
For pyemia, where the abscesses are near the skin, they should be opened and treated antiseptically by injecting any of the previously mentioned germicides.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
In pyemia the symptoms come on more slowly and are not so intense as in septicemia, while the course of the disease is longer, lasting from six days to four weeks.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
The organisms most frequently found in cases of septicemia are, on the whole, the same as those of pyemia, and may be pus cocci, the bacillus coli, or other pus-producing organisms.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
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