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Bloodstream infectionThe presence of live pathogens in the blood, causing an infection.
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Bloodstream infectionA serious infection that occurs when bacteria from an infected site on the body invade the bloodstream. If bacteria continue to multiply without being stopped by antibiotics or the patient's immune system, there is a high risk of septic shock, a potentially life-threatening condition.
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