Definition
Blood poisoning is an illness due to an infection or its toxin spreading through the bloodstream. The presence of bacteria in the blood is called bacteremia.
Short bursts of low levels of bacteria in the blood usually do not cause problems. If bacteria continue they may cause sepsis. This is a serious condition which can lead to death.
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