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Glossary

Bloodstream infection

Invasion of microorganisms and/or toxins into the bloodstream. For this, the pathogens leave their original centre of inflammation, spread throughout the organisms via the blood, and trigger severe reactions in the body. Possible consequences include a septic shock which causes failure of the circulatory system, blood coagulation and organs.

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