The condition that results when some organisms are shed in the bloodstream and distributed to distant parts of the body during bacterial growth in tissues is called
A) septicemia.
B) bacteremia.
C) uremia.
D) erythemia.

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Bacteremia is the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream. The condition may occur during an infection, and in some cases lead to septicemia, which is a severe and potentially life-threatening illness caused by the presence of bacteria and their toxins in the bloodstream. Uremia is a condition caused by the buildup of waste products in the blood due to kidney failure, and erythemia refers to redness of the skin or mucous membranes.

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