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Results 1 - 10 of 46 for Bacteria in the blood
  1. Sepsis (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is sepsis? Sepsis is your body's overactive and extreme response to an infection. Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency. Without quick treatment, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/sepsis.html - Health Topics
  2. Tuberculosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... What causes tuberculosis (TB)? TB is caused by bacteria (germs) called ... 3 weeks Coughing up blood or sputum (a thick mucus from the lungs) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tuberculosis.html - Health Topics
  3. Streptococcal Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    Strep is short for Streptococcus, a type of bacteria. There are several types. Two ... strep can cause blood infections, pneumonia and meningitis in newborns. A screening ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/streptococcalinfections.html - Health Topics
  4. Pneumonia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Sometimes pneumonia can cause serious complications such as: Bacteremia, which happens when the bacteria move into the ... pleural effusions. Pleural fluid culture, which checks for bacteria in a fluid sample that ... oximetry or blood oxygen level test, to check how much oxygen ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pneumonia.html - Health Topics
  5. Staphylococcal Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... are the most common types of staph infections. Bacteremia, an infection of the bloodstream. This can lead ... enter the body and cause an infection. Staph bacteria can spread from person to ... sudden low blood pressure, vomiting, diarrhea, and confusion. You may have ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/staphylococcalinfections.html - Health Topics
  6. Plague (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... chills, and tender lymph glands. In septicemic plague, bacteria multiply in the blood. It causes fever, chills, shock, and bleeding under the skin or other organs. Pneumonic plague is the most serious form. Bacteria enter the lungs and cause pneumonia. People with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/plague.html - Health Topics
  7. Endocarditis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Blood tests to check for signs of infection, bacteria, or fungi in your blood. Chest x-rays. Heart tests. What are the ... especially cleanings, can help reduce the amount of bacteria that grows in your ... know about your risk. NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    https://medlineplus.gov/endocarditis.html - Health Topics
  8. Whooping Cough (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... with saline. The sample is tested for the bacteria that causes whooping cough. Blood test Chest x-ray What are the treatments for whooping cough? The treatment for whooping cough is usually ... or longer may not help. The bacteria are gone from your body by then, even ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/whoopingcough.html - Health Topics
  9. Diarrhea (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... medicines you are taking Test your stool or blood to look for bacteria, parasites, or other signs of disease or infection ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/diarrhea.html - Health Topics
  10. Cellulitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... or culture from your skin or do a blood test to identify the bacteria causing infection. Treatment is with antibiotics. They may be oral in mild cases, or intravenous (by IV) for more severe cases.
    https://medlineplus.gov/cellulitis.html - Health Topics
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