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Which of the following best defines septicemia?
The presence of bacteria and their multiplying products in the bloodstream
What is the primary cause of septicemia?
Bacterial infections
What are the consequences of untreated septicemia?
Organ failure and even death
How is septicemia different from bacteremia?
Septicemia involves bacterial multiplication, while bacteremia only involves bacterial presence
Test your knowledge about septicemia with this quiz. Learn about the definition, primary cause, consequences of untreated septicemia, and the differences between septicemia and bacteremia.
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