Bacteremia is a condition where there is the presence of bacteria in the blood. Dental or medical procedures, injection of recreational drugs, vigorous tooth brushing, bacterial infections, etc., can lead to bacteremia. If bacteremia is left unnoticed, it may lead to sepsis or septic shock. Antibiotics are used in the treatment of bacteremia.
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Is my shortness of breath due to infection of the heart?
Query: Hello doctor, I just went to my general practitioner due to recently having some issues with shortness of breath and an odd sensation in my heart area. I suspected it was nothing but went in anyways just to be sure. The sensation in my heart area is not at all painful, but just a sensation of "fulln... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have carefully reviewed your detailed query. You definitely need an in-person cardiologist consultation for appropriate evaluation of the issues. Only EKG (electrocardiogram) is not conclusive in such a case. We need to listen to the heart and then go for thorough ... Read Full »
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