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OverviewBacteremia is the presence of viable bacteria in the blood stream and consequently may cause the invasion of cardiovascular system. The consequences of this event can range from trasient, self-limiting infection to the one that is life-threating. Usually the bacteria are carried in to blood stream by the flow of lymph from an area of infection in the tissue. Infection of the cardiovascular system can have devasting effects because infectious agents become systemic, they can be carried to all parts of the body producing disease in one or more vital organs or causing the circulatory system itself to stop functioning. Bloodstream infections are associated with significant patient morbidity and mortality. Despite important progresses in treatment and prevention of infectious diseases, they are considered as leading causes of death for millions of people in developing countries. Bacteremia has an increasing trend in some region of the world. Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns should guide the choice of empiric antimicrobial regimens for patients with bacteremia. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Poudel Pratikshya , Shah Pradeep KumarPublisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Imprint: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.163kg ISBN: 9783659806537ISBN 10: 3659806536 Pages: 104 Publication Date: 24 November 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |