noun
- The presence of bacteria in the bloodstream.
Usage: Medical term; also spelled 'bacteremia' in U.S. English; Can be transient or persistent
Examples
- The patient developed bacteraemia after the dental procedure.
- Blood cultures confirmed bacteraemia in the hospitalized patient.
- Bacteraemia can lead to serious infections if left untreated.
- The doctor ordered antibiotics to treat the bacteraemia.
- Transient bacteraemia may occur following minor surgical procedures.