The condition that results when some bacteria are shed in the bloodstream and distributed to distant parts of the body but do not reproduce in the blood is called
A) septicemia.
B) bacteremia.
C) uremia.
D) erythemia.

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Bacteremia is defined as the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream, whether or not they are causing an infection. Septicemia is a type of bacteremia in which the bacteria are actively multiplying and causing a systemic inflammatory response. Uremia is a condition in which there is an excess of urea and other nitrogenous waste products in the blood, typically seen in kidney failure. Erythemia is not a recognized medical term.

The Condition That Results When Some Bacteria Are Shed in the Bloodstream