Most common cause of Bacteremia includes: (A) Dental extraction, (B) Post Sigmoidoscopy, (C) Superficial skin infections, (D) Elective surgery
Answer is B. (B) Post Sigmoidoscopy # BACTERAEMIA is unusual following superficial SSIs.> Common after anstomotic break down (deep SSIs).> Bacteraemia is dangerous if the patient has a prosthesis.> Sepsis accompanied by MODS may follow anastomotic leak.> Bacteraemia is common after indwelling catheterization.# Bacteraemia is common after endoscopy especially colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy.