A ________ Is the Presence of Small Numbers of Bacteria

question 78

Multiple Choice

A ________ is the presence of small numbers of bacteria in the blood.

• A)bacteremia
• B)septicemia
• C)viremia
• D)toxemia
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

A diagnostic blood examination that determines the rate at which red blood cells descend to the bottom of a test tube, a process that signals the presence of inflammation within the body.

Anemia

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.

Sickle-Cell Thalassemia

A genetic disorder that affects hemoglobin within red blood cells, combining features of sickle cell anemia and thalassemia, leading to chronic anemia and episodes of pain.

Acute Chest Syndrome

A severe lung complication in sickle cell disease, presenting with chest pain, fever, and respiratory distress.