Multiple choice

Bacteremia is the presence of viable bacteria in the circulating blood. Which of the following is a common cause of bacteremia in human beings?

  1. C. botulinum

  2. C. difficile

  3. C. tetani

  4. B. fragilis

  5. P. aeruginosa
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Infections by P. aeruginosa are a common cause of bacteremia that is bacterial blood infections. Heart valves, particularly of intravenous drug users can also become infected. Symptoms include general malaise with fever, joint and muscle pain.

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