Bacteremia
Bacteremia Causes
Bacteremia is said to be caused by listeriosis, pneumonia, sepsis, streptococcal infection and typoid fever.
Bacteremia Definition
Bacteremia is a medical condition whereby there is an invasion or spreading of bacteria in the bloodstream of a person thereafter spreading to the other parts of the body resulting into abscesses and inflammation of abdominal cavity.
Bacteremia Diagnosis
Diagnosis is made by blood tests and analysis including blood pressure monitoring to prevent septic shock
Bacteremia Symptoms and Signs
Symptoms includes fever, chilling, malaise, pain in the abdomen, diarrhea, anxiety, shortness of breathing, vomitingand confusion.
Bacteremia Treatment
Treatment includes administration of antibiotics to kill the bacteria.