: Localized infections like pneumonia , urinary tract infections (UTIs), and cellulitis can spread to the blood.
: Reusing or sharing needles for illicit drug use. Symptoms and Diagnosis bacteriaemia
Bacteraemia itself may be asymptomatic (transient bacteremia), but if it progresses to a systemic infection, symptoms often include: High fever and shaking chills (rigors). Rapid heart rate (tachycardia) and rapid breathing. Confusion or altered mental status. : Localized infections like pneumonia , urinary tract
These terms are related but have distinct clinical meanings: : Localized infections like pneumonia