Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 21 - Microbial Cardiovascular and Systemic Diseases - Questions For Review - Multiple Choice - Page 672: 11

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Bacteremia occurs when the bacteria is present in the blood. Common causes of bacteremia are Neisseria meningitidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus. Signs and symptoms include shortness of breath, fever, malaise, chills, diarrhea, confusion and vomiting.
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