What is bacteremia?
Disease description:
Recently, I've been constantly feeling dizzy and sometimes running a fever. After going to the hospital for a checkup, I learned it was caused by bacteremia. What exactly is bacteremia?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Heyang
Bacteremia usually refers to a disease in which pathogens enter the bloodstream through damaged body surfaces or other infection routes, leading to bacterial proliferation. It is a severe blood-borne illness that may trigger inflammatory responses in various organs and, in severe cases, could result in multiple organ dysfunction. Main symptoms of bacteremia include high fever, headache, rapid pulse, petechiae (subcutaneous bleeding spots), and shortness of breath. Prompt medical evaluation is necessary to determine the exact cause and initiate appropriate treatment without delay to avoid missing the optimal treatment window.
