Blood germ
Bacteremia is the entry of bacteria and bacteria into the bloodstream. This is considered dangerous because blood is a sterilized fluid and the entry of germs into the bloodstream will negatively affect human health and will result in many diseases. The immune system in the body fights the enemy and eliminates it, and sterilizes the blood. However, these bacteria cause a large reaction which leads to inflammation and thus the occurrence of the so-called Sepsis. This is considered dangerous and threatening to the life of the person. In this case, And for the immediate patient, bacteremia causes chronic inflammation In the heart membranes, and inflammation of the bone.
Blood germ is a common phenomenon and the number of people who develop it is very high. The most susceptible people are: elderly people, infants, cancer patients taking chemotherapy, AIDS patients, and patients who have had their spleen removed. The work of the immune system will increase in people with the risk of getting infected with the blood germ.
Types of germs that cause blood germ
- Gram positive bacteria
- Gram negative bacteria
Symptoms of blood germ
- Feeling tired overall.
- Vomiting and nausea.
- Increased heart rate.
- Hyperventilation.
- High body temperature.
- Rash.
- Chills.
- Excessive sweat.
- Blood clotting disorder.
- Restlessness.
- Lower blood pressure from the normal level.
- Shock injury.
Diagnosis of blood germ
Diagnosis of the patient depends on the presence of one of the types of germs in blood, and should receive the patient necessary treatment and early before the disease worsens and has increased risk.
Treatment of blood germ
Early and immediate treatment of the patient helps to control the infection, reduce the aggravation of the problem and other chronic diseases. Bacteremia is treated by giving the patient high levels of antibiotics that act to fight and eliminate infection. Laboratory tests are performed for the patient, The patient’s clinical condition, all help to know the response of the patient’s body to all the treatment given to him, in the case of resembling the presence of foreign objects must be performed immediately, to remove these strange objects and blocks of bacteria.