Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134261928
Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
Publisher: PEARSON
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The conditions where bacteria are exclusively found in the bloodstream refer to bacteremia. In the case of bacteremia, the immune system of an individual is self sufficient to eliminate the bacteria responsible for bacteremia. The ability of the pathogen to cause an infectious disease is measured in terms of pathogenicity and virulence. Septicemia is characterized by the presence of bacteria in the blood, but in this case, rapid multiplication of bacteria takes place leading to the release of toxins and poisonous substances.

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