The spread of pathogens through the blood and lymph systems that results in a bloodborne systemic infection is called
A) cancer.
B) septicemia.
C) bacteremia.
D) pathogenesis.

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Septicemia is the spread of pathogens through the blood and lymph systems resulting in a bloodborne systemic infection. Cancer refers to uncontrolled growth and division of cells. Bacteremia refers to the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream, but does not necessarily result in systemic infection. Pathogenesis refers to the process by which a disease develops.

The Spread of Pathogens Through the Blood and Lymph Systems